Part-Time Academic (BAFD/CANA/SOSA 2005: Introduction to African Canadian Studies) - Winter 2027

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for teaching BAFD/CANA/SOSA 2005: Introduction to African Canadian Studies during the Winter 2027 Semester. The class meets in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13:05pm to 14:25pm.

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all teaching and administrative duties related to the course, such as preparing and delivering lectures, assessing assignments, developing course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. Besides the scheduled class time, the instructor must hold office hours each week for student consultation. The instructor reports to the Black and African Diaspora Studies (BAFD) program Coordinator.

Course Description:
There has been a presence of African peoples in Canada for over 400 years; however, the rich histories of African-Canadian people have been often ignored. This course examines African Canadian society and culture from the historical to contemporary period. Topics will include patterns of immigration and settlement, slavery, family, continental African and diasporic connections, identity, arts and culture, education, religion, employment, justice and the law, the media, diasporic debates, Black struggles and resistance, and African Canadian achievements. The course will be taught from a critical race and gender perspective and will include readings about the diverse Black communities across Canada.

• Candidates need to show expertise in Black Studies related to the BAFD program, which could include lived experience, community knowledge, or scholarly work based on Black and African knowledge systems.
• Applicants should hold or be undertaking a PhD in Black Studies, Political Science, Philosophy, History, or a similar field.

All applications should include an updated CV/Resume and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience.

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.

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