Part-Time Academic (INFO 2001 – Digital Society) Winter 2026

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Part-Time Academic (INFO 2001 – Digital Society) Winter 2026Posting Number PTAP3127PDepartment/Unit Information ScienceLocation Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaJob Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesWork Assignment: INFO 2001 – Digital SocietyThe sessional instructor will teach the online undergraduate elective course Digital Society ( INFO 2001) in the 2026 Winter term.The instructor will report to the Director of the Department. Duties include but are not limited to: Responsibility for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, active learning class sessions, assignment preparation and evaluation; availability for two hours per week for consultation with students. Course syllabi are available upon request.Qualifications/Requirements Of PositionRequirements of the Position: PhD in Information Science, Anthropology, or Sociology or be in the final stages of a Ph.D. program. Previous experience teaching large undergraduate class, asynchronous is required. Previous experience supervising a team of teaching assistants required. Previous experience teaching INFO2000 – Digital Citizenship or INFO2001 Digital Society is required.If you are interested in this position, please apply in writing (CV and cover letter) by the deadline. Please list the course number in your cover letter.All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the courses and approval by the University.Salary Range/Pay Rate $6478 (In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement)Additional InformationAll 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 InformationTerm of appointment January 2026 - April 2026Open Date 11/06/2025Close Date 11/16/2025Open Until FilledQuick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19860