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Part-Time Academic (SOSA 3105.03: Media and Society) – Winter 2027 Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at Dalhousie University
Title: Part-Time Academic (SOSA 3105.03: Media and Society) – Winter 2027
Company: Dalhousie University
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic (SOSA 3105.03: Media and Society) – Winter 2027
Posting Number PTAP3275P
Department/Unit Sociology & Anthropology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the teaching of: SOSA 3105.03 Media and Society, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1135-1255 (Winter term 2027).
This course provides an introductory overview to the theoretical and practical issues that concern media and society. It examines contemporary theories of mass communications and popular culture and engages the political economy of media, their impact on audiences, and the role they play in the political process.
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation, evaluation and electronic submission of grades. The instructor is required to be available two hours per week for consultation with students. The instructor reports to the Chair of the Department.
Please note this is an in-person course.
Qualifications/Requirements Of Position
Applicants must possess a PhD in Social/Cultural Anthropology and have previous University level teaching experience directly in the subject area.
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
Additional Information
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 .
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Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment January – April 2027
Open Date 04/30/2026
Close Date 05/12/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20791
