Part-Time Academic (PHYT 6115: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (PHYT 6115

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III) - Fall 2026

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• Part-Time Academic (PHYT 6115: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III) - Fall 2026 Posting Number PTAP3320P Department/Unit Physiotherapy Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities PHYT 6115 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III (MSK 3) [Fall Term, September 8th – December 20th, inclusive of Exam Period] (Multiple Positions Available) Course Description: This course will apply and expand concepts from MSK I and MSK II to areas of special focus in musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, paediatric orthopaedics, and psychosocial conditions. Using individual cases from recent clinical placements, students will reflect on the patient treatment program and revise this program to include further knowledge in manual therapy and psychosocial factors that can be used in future to improve students’ treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Work Assignment: The laboratory instructor/tutorial facilitator will assist the course professor by teaching advanced musculoskeletal material to Year 2 MScPT students in the practical/lab sessions and as a tutorial facilitator session. Lab and tutorial content will be available electronically prior to the sessions, including practical clinical skills of the various physical assessments and treatment approaches. The position involves helping to demonstrate clinical skills in lab, and hands-on feedback regarding the skills. It also involves facilitating a tutorial (groups of 8-10 students) centred around a patient case study. Numerous lab instructors and tutorial facilitators will be required to cover the multiple lab and tutorial sessions and specific content. You are not required to be available for all dates, however consistency among instructors for students will be considered and is valued. In addition, particular topics during some labs may utilize select instructors who have more experience. Preference is made to applicants who have more than 3 years of current musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, and applicants with additional credentialing needed for particular labs. Labs are to take place at 9:35am-11:25am, and certain days tutorials will also run, starting at 9:35am followed by a 2-hour lab, meaning on certain days the lab will end at 12:25pm. A 30-minute pre-lab meeting will be required, making the start time 9:00am for lab instructors. Some of the dates will be only lab sessions, some only tutorial sessions, and some both. Dates of Labs (Wednesdays) Sept 16, Sept 23, Sept 30 Oct 7*, Oct 14*, Oct 21*, Oct 28*, Nov 4, Nov 18*, Nov 25
• Dec 2 All labs are 9:35am-11:25am; with
• labs ending at 12:25pm because they start with a 1-hour tutorial. Date of Exam (Final Clinical Exam – OSCE) Dec 9th – Time TBD: Wednesday Morning IMPORTANT: On your cover letter, please indicate what labs YOU ARE/ARE NOT AVAILABLE for and if you can PARTICIPATE IN THE OSCE ON Wed DEC 9th. Qualifications/Requirements of Position Candidates must be licensed Physiotherapists and currently, or have recently worked in musculoskeletal practice setting. Experience of at least 3 years of practice, additional credentials, and previous teaching, particularly in this course is preferred. Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

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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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. 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 Close Date 06/12/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21061 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV) Optional Documents