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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: August 5, 2016

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2016

POSITION: Part-time Academic; Aquaculture Modelling (Marine Biology 4600.03); September 1, to December 31, 2016

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Biology

PAY RATE: $4,881-$5,969

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The instructor is responsible for class lectures, instructing how to use data analysis/modelling/visualization/mapping with PythonTM for the sustainable utilization of aquatic resources. The instructor will also assist students on an individual basis, hire/supervise TA’s, invigilate tests and examinations and mark and submit grades. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The applicants will have an advanced degree in marine biology or oceanography. Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline utilizing PythonTM programming would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Chair biochair@dal.ca    
Department of Biology, Room 2078
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

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 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.