Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (PHAR 2041.01Y: Special Considerations in Pharmacotherapeutics: Pregnancy, Lactation and Pediatrics) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3295P

Department/Unit

Pharmacy

Location

Halifax / Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

To coordinate and teach Special Considerations in Pharmacotherapeutics: Pregnancy, Lactation and Pediatrics (PHAR2041.01Y) over six weeks (Jan-Feb 2027) in the Winter Term 26/27 academic year. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for coordination, lecture development and delivery of course content, for holding office hours and for assessment of students.

This course is a focused pharmacotherapeutics course that focuses on physiological changes and drug use principles and management during pregnancy, lactation and growth and development in children. Students will be introduced to common conditions and complications in pregnancy. Special nutritional needs and use of vitamins and supplements for these special populations will be addressed. Assessment and management of common symptoms, conditions and infections in pediatric patients will be discussed. Current childhood immunization schedules and vaccine administration issues in children will be reviewed.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

BSc(Pharm) and clinical pharmacist experience with paediatrics, pregnancy and lactation is required. Previous teaching experience is an asset. This course is expected to be delivered as an in-person course.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per 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-February 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/20910