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Part-time Academics

Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University

Posting Date:  14 June 2018
Application Deadline: 02 July 2018
Position: Part-time Academics – Fall 2018
Department:  Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Pay Rate:  In accordance with the CUPE collective agreement

Work Assignment:   This Part-time Academic will teach Lectures and Labs for HORT1002 – Turf Production and Management for Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China using Distance and blended learning modes for the period of September 2018 – January 2019.  The class is generally taught either early in the mornings or late in the evenings due to the time difference.  The Part-time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

At least one year experience in teaching in a postsecondary educational institution. Excellent oral, written communication, collegiality and interpersonal skills. PhD in Horticulture Sciences, Turf Science or related disciplines  OR Masters with two year experience in Horticulture Sciences, Landscape Horticulture, Turf Science or related disciplines.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Dr. Sam Asiedu, Chair
Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Dalhousie University
50 Pictou Rd, Suite 219
Truro, NS   B2N 2R8

E-mail:  sasiedu@dal.ca  & margaret.savard@dal.ca   Fax: (902) 893-1404

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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.