Part-Time Academic (HESA 6370: Canadian and International Health Systems) - Fall 2026

Dalhousie University

Position Information

Position Title

Posting Number

PTAP3444P

Department/Unit

School of Health Administration

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Sessional Lecturer will teach (in-person, 3 hours weekly) a one-half credit graduate-level course, HESA 6370 – Canadian and International Health Systems, in the Master of Health Administration program during the fall term (September to December 2026).

Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course; course preparation including course content for lectures, tests/assignments/exam preparation and evaluation/marking of student course work, as well as, providing tutorial support to students. The Sessional Lecturer is the Professor of Record for this course. The position reports to the Director of the School.

This course focuses on the finance and delivery of healthcare in systems across the globe. Students will examine the history, politics, demographics, health issues and related delivery challenges in national health systems. They will study their funding, workforce requirements, programs, facilities, technology and innovation; health systems are evaluated in terms of costs, quality, and population health outcomes.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A graduate degree (for example MHA, MBA, PhD) and five years leadership experience in the health sector are required.
Demonstrated experience working at the systems level, combined with strong analytic skills are preferred.
Previous graduate-level teaching experience is a strong asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September-December 2026

Open Date

07/10/2026

Close Date

07/20/2026

Open Until Filled

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