Part-Time Academic (INFO 6400: Knowledge Management) - Fall 2026

Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Posting Number

PTAP3267P

Department/Unit

Information Science

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The sessional instructor will teach the online elective Knowledge Management course (INFO 6400) in the Master of Information (MI) program during the 2026 Fall term. The course is scheduled for one 3 hour period per week, September – December 2026.

All instructors report to the Director of Information Programs.

Organizations in every industry are harnessing the power of knowledge as a core asset and key to the organization’s gaining of a sustainable competitive advantage. This course examines the latest theories and practices of knowledge management (KM) and organizational learning. The course explores how different types of organizations effectively understand, analyze, measure, and manage, knowledge as an asset, i.e., build the intellectual and human assets necessary to increase learning capacity and turn organizational wisdom into market value. Emphasis will be on the development and application of both technical and people management skills within KM environments.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

MLIS degree (or similar) and significant employment or research experience in Knowledge Management. Prior graduate-level teaching experience in this area (or a similar area) would be 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 courses 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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

Sept - Dec 2026

Open Date

06/22/2026

Close Date

07/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20756