Part-Time Academic (MGMT 5301: People, Teams, and Organizations) - Fall 2026

Dalhousie University

Date: 1 day ago

City: Halifax, NS

Salary: CA$8,260 / wk

Contract type: Full time

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (MGMT 5301: People, Teams, and Organizations) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3491P

Department/Unit

Faculty of Management - General

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

A Part-Time Academic is needed to teach the following course from September 9th to October 16th. Class is currently scheduled for 11:30am to 2.30 pm on Tuesdays. The course is delivered over a 6-week period and is offered in-person as a 1.5 credit course (1/2 course load).

This course is delivered to our full-time Master of Management (MM) students. This course offers an exploration of the theory and practice involved in working with people in organizations, from both formal and informal leadership perspectives. The emphasis is on understanding individual (micro) and organizational (macro) factors and the processes through with they influence behavior, with a view to improving managerial effectiveness. Students have the opportunity to develop and apply this understanding through experiential exercises and case studies in real organizations.

The Part-Time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation. The part-time academic should be available for a three-hour lecture and two hours per week for consultation with students. The part-time academic reports to Dr. Paulette Skerrett, the MM Program Director.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A graduate degree in a management related topic is required.
The successful applicant must have demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter, practical experience, and record of effective teaching experience.
Excellent oral/written and presentation skills are required.
Considering the nature of this course, professional work experience in industry is strongly considered an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$8,260 per course (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

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