Part-Time Academic (HIST 3056.03 The Holocaust: The Destruction of the Jews of Europe – Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (HIST 3056.03 The Holocaust: The Destruction of the Jews of Europe – Fall 2026

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Part-Time Academic (HIST 3056.03 The Holocaust: The Destruction of the Jews of Europe – Fall 2026 Posting Number PTAP3356P Department/Unit History Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities A part-time academic is required to teach HIST 3056.03 The Holocaust: The Destruction of the Jews of Europe in the Fall 2026 Term (1 September to 31 December, 2026). The destruction of most of European Jewry by Nazism and its helpers during the Second World War is studied in the context of centuries-old religious antisemitism, nineteenth-century Jewish emancipation and the emergence of racist ideology, the political and social situation of Jews in eastern and western Europe after World War I, “legal” and bureaucratic persecution of German Jews culminating in mass killing at Auschwitz and other death camps, and the response of bystander nations to the perpetration of genocide. The classes are currently scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 0835-0955. The part-time academic is responsible for all aspects of teaching, grading and administration of the classes. In addition, the part-time academic is to be available for two hours per week outside of class time for student consultation. The part-time academic reports to the Chair of the History Department. Qualifications/Requirements of Position Candidates must possess a PhD in History or a related field. Additional experience teaching in the subject area will be reviewed favourably. All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. 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 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 Close Date 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21127 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV) Optional Documents