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INSTRUCTOR
Probationary, Full-time (100%)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY


Applications are invited for a full-time (100%), probationary Instructor position starting September 1, 2014. Working with class professors, the successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery, and the ongoing revision and improvement of the laboratory components of the second year core Biology class, BIOL2060 (Introductory Ecology). Maximum enrolments are typically 150 students. The Instructor is responsible for organizing the labs, supervising teaching assistants, and for class administration. Other duties will include advising undergraduate students and serving on department administrative committees as required.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in biology and previous laboratory teaching experience. Candidates must also have demonstrated teaching ability, good interpersonal skills, experience with BLS and the ability to work as a team member.

Salary will be according to qualifications and experience, as determined by the Collective Agreement between The Board of Governors of Dalhousie University and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. To apply, please submit a CV, statement of teaching philosophy and relevant teaching/academic experience, and three letters of reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

Chair
Department of Biology
Dalhousie University,
Halifax, NS B3H 4J1
Canada

Deadline for applications: July 16, 2014


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.