Dalhousie University Looking for Part-Time Academic (SEASIDE 2022: BIOL 3626.03-Field Studies of Marine Mammals) at Halifax, NS Full Time

Position Title Part-Time Academic (SEASIDE 2022: BIOL 3626.03-Field Studies of Marine Mammals)

Posting Number PTAP1154P

Department/Unit Biology

Location Halifax

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive BIOL/MARI 3626.03, “Field Studies of Marine Mammals”. The course will be offered in person during the Summer session, July 25 – Aug. 9, 2022, Sunday through Saturday, approx. 0905-1655. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time instructor will be responsible for students at all times of day for 5 days while off campus on a field trip. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking. This position reports to the Chair of the department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience directly related to the topic of the course. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course. Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and first-time applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations). Please contact Dr. Jennifer Frail-Gauthier (jfrail@dal.ca) before applying if you have any questions about the position.

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment July – August 2022

Open Date 01/10/2022

Close Date 04/06/2022

Open Until Filled