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Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy The School of Occupational Therapy in Dalhousies Faculty of Health invites applications for a fulltime, probationary tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commencing July12026 (or as negotiated). Dalhousie University, founded in 1818, is a leading public research institution located in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The university welcomes more than 21,000 students from across Canada and over 115 countries and offers more than 300 academic programs across 13 faculties. Dalhousie University operates in the unceded territories of the Mikmaw, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples and recognises that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who selfidentify as members of one or more of the equitydeserving groups listed. About the Faculty of Health The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprising eight schools, one college, and one program, with over 1,000 employees and more than 3,000 students. It offers 45 academic programmes at the entry, graduate, and advanced professional levels. About the School of Occupational Therapy Established in 1982, the School of Occupational Therapy serves all four Atlantic provinces, fosters collaboration among academic partners, service providers, government agencies, and communities, and supports international research partnerships. The Schools strategic plan, aligned with the Facultys priorities, guides the vision of transforming everyday lives. The mission is to deliver radically inclusive and dynamic education, research, and occupational therapy practice that impacts everyday lives, pursuing justice and equity, inclusion and belonging, collaborative relationships, and proactive, responsive, transformative action. The School offers two graduate degrees, one certificate, and three undergraduate courses and provides students with access to internationally recognised faculty within a learning environment grounded in collaborative inquiry and social accountability. Required Qualifications Educational Qualifications - A completed Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, Health, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a related discipline. Professional Qualifications - Eligibility for licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator. - Demonstrated occupational therapy clinical practice experience. Scholarly Qualifications - Evidence of a developing or established research program relevant to occupational therapy or occupational science. - A record of scholarly productivity appropriate to the candidates career stage. - Alignment with one or more Faculty of Health priority areas (health equity and resilience; health and health systems transformation; body function and mobility). Teaching Qualifications - Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. - Experience with curriculum development and integrated learning approaches that intentionally connect and build content across courses to support progressive competency development. - Commitment to inclusive, evidenceinformed, studentcentered pedagogy that incorporates Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. - Experience with fieldwork courses, simulation, and interprofessional education. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Decolonization - Evidence of experience with, or commitment to, antioppressive and/or anticolonial approaches in teaching, research, or practice. Research Expectations The successful candidate is expected to establish and conduct a program of occupationbased research aligned with one or more of the Faculty of Healths priority research areas: - Health equity and resilience - Health and health systems transformation - Body function and mobility across the health continuum Teaching Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to highquality teaching within the Schools undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsibilities include: - Teaching core required and elective/specialised courses aligned with the Schools needs and the candidates expertise. - Designing and delivering engaging learning experiences that reflect contemporary occupational therapy theory and practice. - Employing integrated learning approaches that intentionally connect, sequence, and build upon content across courses to support students development of professional reasoning and competencies. - Mentoring and supervising students in thesisbased Masters and Ph.D. programs at Dalhousie. - Contributing to curriculum development, course coordination, and continuous pedagogical improvement. Service Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute actively to the School, Faculty, and University communities. Engagement at local, national, and international levels is encouraged to support continuous improvement in research, teaching, and learning at Dalhousie. Application Requirements - Cover Letter stating qualifications and experience. - Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications, major projects and relevant community and/or professional engagement. - Teaching Statement (2pages), including teaching interests and experience, approaches to integrated learning, and copies of teaching evaluations (if available). - Research Statement (2pages), describing an original, innovative 5year research programme. - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Decolonization Statement describing commitments to antioppressive and/or anticolonial work. - Three Referees with names and contact information (two of whom must be from academic backgrounds). EEO/ADA Statement 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 Mikmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialised groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Accommodation Policy 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. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr