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INSTRUCTOR
Full-time, Limited Term
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for a full-time limited term Instructor appointment in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University. This will be a 100% FTE appointment for 12 months beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

The Instructor will be responsible for the laboratory component of BIOL 3050.03 (Developmental Biology), offered in the Fall term. This course focuses on both plant and animal development, and knowledge of molecular aspects of developmental biology will be an asset. The position involves development and coordination of the laboratory activities; hiring and supervising teaching assistants; managing tests, exams, course grades and the class website; communication with students and with other teaching faculty; and other course-related duties as required.

The Instructor will be responsible for the laboratory component and class administration of BIOL 1030.03 (Biology for Engineers), offered in the Winter term. The position involves development and coordination of the laboratory activities; hiring and supervising teaching assistants; managing tests, exams, course grades and the class website; communication with students and with other teaching faculty; and other course-related duties as required.

As well, the Instructor will be responsible for the Animal Biology unit lecture component of BIOL 1011.03 (Principles of Biology II), offered in the Winter term, which includes preparing and delivering seven lectures to two sections of the class; communicating with and meeting with students to discuss lecture and exam content; preparing the Animal Biology portion of the final exam; and other duties related to this unit of the class.

The Instructor will also act as an advisor to undergraduate students, serve on departmental committees, and undertake professional development activities.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in Biology and previous laboratory and lecture teaching experience. Candidates must have demonstrated strong teaching ability, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

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 teaching dossier (which at a minimum should include a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and description of 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 4R2
Canada

Deadline for applications: April 19, 2016

A copy of the advertisement can be found on the Biology Department website: http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/biology.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.