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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 3 years, beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2020.

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. The Instructor will also co-teach a SEASIDE course (MARI 3682: Tropical Marine Biology or BIOL/MARI 3626: Field Studies of Marine Mammals) when enrollment is sufficient.

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), a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid), and three letters of reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

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

Deadline for applications: May 3, 2017

A copy of the advertisement and job description 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 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.

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

Applications are invited for a limited term Instructor appointment in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University. This appointment will be for 3 years, beginning July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.

The Instructor will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory and tutorial portion of Biology 2030, Genetics and Molecular Biology. The position involves developing, co-ordinating and troubleshooting the laboratory. Other duties will include; supervision of lab set-up and general preparation; marking and recording; supervision of teaching assistants, and communicating with students and other faculty.

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 teaching experience. Candidates must also have demonstrated teaching ability, good interpersonal skills, 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, a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid), and three letters of reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

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

Deadline for applications: May 3, 2017

A copy of the advertisement and job description can be found on the Biology web page http://www.dal.ca//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 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.