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Limited Term Instructor
Department of Plant and Animal Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Dalhousie Agricultural Campus


Dalhousie University is a leading, research-intensive Canadian university offering a wealth of programs through diverse faculties.  With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university’s energetic academic community. Dalhousie is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2012.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, N.S. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies.  Sustainable agro-ecosystems is a research priority identified within Dalhousie’s Strategic Research Plan.  

The Department of Plant and Animal Sciences in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture invites applications for a Limited Term appointment (10 months per year for 3 years) at the rank of Instructor, beginning August 17, 2015. Reporting to the Chair, Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, the Animal Science Instructor will be responsible for providing classroom and laboratory instruction in the fields of Animal Health, Animal Physiology, Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Nutrition, and Carnivore Biology within the Faculty of Agriculture, plus additional teaching responsibilities associated with their area of expertise which may include Equine Management.  The incumbent will also act as coordinator of the new Bioveterinary Science program.  The successful candidate is expected to supervise student projects in relevant areas as needed. The incumbent will also participate in service and extension activities related to their areas of expertise and will be responsible for representing the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture on committees and workshops.                .
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related discipline.  Experience in the preparation and delivery of credit courses and laboratory preparation is a requirement. Demonstrated excellence in diploma, undergraduate and graduate teaching and training is desired.   The successful candidate will also possess resourcefulness, innovation, leadership skills, self-motivation and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with references available upon request.  The completed applications should be sent before June 9th, 2015 to

Donna Jamieson
Administrative Assistant
Plant and Animal Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University
Haley Institute
P O Box 550, 58 River Road
Truro, N.S., B2N 5E3
donna.jamieson@dal.ca

Closing Date:  June 9, 2015

Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.  For more information, visit the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention at www.hrehp.dal.ca.