Part-time Academic Phyt 5215: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (Msk 2) - Winter 2025

Laboratory Demonstrator/Instructor (multiple positions available)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:
PHYT 5215 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II (MSK 2) [Winter, January 6th - April 25th, inclusive of Exam Period]

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The laboratory instructor will assist the course professor by teaching advanced musculoskeletal material to Year 1 MScPT students in the practical lab sessions. Lab content will be available electronically prior to the sessions, including practical clinical skills of the various physical assessments and treatment approaches. The lab instructor may also be expected to participate in case-based tutorials as a facilitator. Tutorial facilitators will be involved in helping to facilitate tutorial case-based learning, prompting students to work through assessment and treatment plans.
Pre-Lab and pre-tutorial meetings (30 minutes) will take place prior to each scheduled lab or tutorial and lab instructors are required to attend.

Numerous lab instructors will be required to cover the lab sessions on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, as well as tutorials. You are not required to be available for all dates, however consistency will be a consideration for selecting candidates for these positions.

LABS

Please indicate on your application if you are available as a Lab Instructor on Mondays, Wednesdays, or both, as well as for the OSCE dates

Mon Jan 6. Wed Jan 8, Wed Jan 15, Mon Jan 20, Wed Jan 22, Mon Jan 27,
Wed Jan 29, Mon Feb 3, Wed Feb 5, Mon Feb 10, Wed Feb 12, Mon Feb 24, Feb 26 (OSCE)

Wed Mar 5, Mon Mar 10, Wed Mar 12, Mon Mar 17, Wed Mar 19, Mon Mar 24,
Wed Mar 26, Mon Mar 31, Wed Apr 2, Mon Apr 7, Mon Apr 21st (OSCE)

Examination OSCE 1: Wednesday February 26th -Time: Afternoon

Examination OSCE 2: Friday April 21st - Time: Afternoon

TUTORIALS

Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 14, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4

Further detail regarding the layout of the module and content of the various laboratory sessions will be forwarded to interested individuals upon receipt of their application. Lab dates may be subject to change due to weather events and unforeseen circumstances.

Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists and currently work in musculoskeletal practice. Experience of at least 2 years of musculoskeletal practice, previous teaching, and additional credentials is preferred.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrollment 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 persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.