Part-Time Academic (INTD 3115.03: Global Health: Challenges of Global Health Equity in the 21st Century) - Winter 2027

A part-time academic is required to teach INTD 3115.03 – Global Health in the Winter term of the 2026-27 academic year, January 5 to April 30, 2027. Lectures will be held on Mondays, from 11:35 – 14:25.

The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the class, including to be available for two hours per week outside of class time for student consultation. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the department.

Course Description: This course will examine contemporary issues in global health exploring structural influences on determinants of health and how they impact individuals’ and populations’ health and wellbeing. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise on post-conflict humanitarian responses and/or a geographic emphasis on the Middle East.

The expectation is for this course to be delivered in-person.

• PhD in International Development Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise and practical experience relating to the complex relationships between global inequities and health injustices, with emphasis on post-conflict humanitarian response and a geographic emphasis on the Middle East is required.
• Previous teaching experience is required.

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.