Part-Time Academic; COMM Operations Management Summer

We are seeking a Part-Time Academic to teach the following course in the summer term from May to August 2026.

COMM 3501 Operations Management, M  AM, Dalhousie Studley Campus

The course consists of a single weekly large lecture (up to 390 students) and five additional sections of tutorials (max 80 students each). The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the organization of the course, preparation and delivery of appropriate teaching and evaluation materials, student assessment, assurance of learning, and tutorial administration. These tutorials may be supported or held by teaching assistants, to be arranged with or approved by the director of the program or the Faculty Student Resource Centre.

The Part-Time Academic shall also hold two additional hours of office hours per week for direct consultation by students, for which office space will be provided.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication and dedication to student success. A Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field is essential. Candidates must have demonstrated good knowledge of the subject matter, and completion of a PhD, a PhD in progress and prior teaching or related work experience in practice are considered to be strong assets.

Preference will further be given to candidates with experience or interests in creating innovative pedagogical materials that can also incorporate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA).

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$8260 (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)

Additional Information

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 2

SLGBTQIA+ 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.