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Posted by Biology on April 6, 2018 in Job Postings

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE:  April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive course, BIOL 3630.03, “Field Methods in Animal Behaviour”.  The course will be offered in the Summer session, April 27 – May 12, 2018, Monday to Friday, approx. 0835-1625.  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, labs, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments.
 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience in Animal Behaviour.  Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR certification and a driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

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

POSTING DATE:  April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018

POSITION:  Part-time Academic,
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre

PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the summer course, BIOL/MARI 3221.03, “Diversity of Algae”.  The course will be offered in an intensive format, with lectures, labs and field trips, and will meet all day, Monday through Sunday from May 24 – June 14, 2018. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, labs, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and assignments.  The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the SEASIDE program director, and keeping lab and field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: An advanced degree in Biology or related field and considerable experience with the biology and identification of algae.  Up-to-date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching or co-teaching BIOL 3622.03, "Ornithology". The course will be offered in the summer session and meet from May 14 – 29, 2018, Sunday through Saturday, approx. 0905-1655 (but on the week-long field trip the day will usually start at 0430).  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, labs, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic will be responsible for students at all times of day for 7 days while off campus in southwestern NS. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. In addition, the part-time academic will be responsible for driving students in vehicles rented by the university, and for meal planning and obtaining food and supplies for the week off campus. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments.


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and field research experience with birds.  Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR certification and driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching or co-teaching MARI 3604.03, "Field Aquaculture". The course will be offered in the summer session and meet from June 15-30, 2018. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, labs, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and assignments.  The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the SEASIDE program director, and keeping lab and field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or Oceanography and field research experience in aquaculture in the Maritimes.  Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR certification and driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching BIOL/ENVS/GEOG / MARI 3633.03, “GIS in Ecology”. The course will be offered in the Summer session, June 15-30, 2018, and will meet Mon-Sat, approx. 0835-1625 (and 24-hr a day during the 5-day field trip, which includes one Sunday).  The part-time academic will be responsible for the entire course. Specific responsibilities are: instruction of GIS skills in the lab and field; the safety and well-being of students during the 5-days spent at the Harrison Lewis Centre, Port Joli, NS; designing and managing the field projects; introducing the field projects during the first week of course;  preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within this budget; overseeing the planning of meals for the 5 days and the procuring the food; driving students in 7-passenger vehicles rented by the university; assisting students with their projects before, during and after the field trip; and evaluation of student work, including the project presentations. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before the course start date to prepare lab materials, coordinate demonstrators, design the field projects, prepare necessary materials, organize supplies, and arrange field logistics.

 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience. Up-to-date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification and driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates with coursework and research experience in landscape ecology and use of Geographic Information Systems to answer ecological questions.
 
Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive BIOL/MARI/ENVS 3623.03, “Coastal Ecology”. The course will be offered in the Summer session, July 3-20, 2018, Monday to Friday, 0905-1655.  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. In addition, the part-time academic may be responsible for driving students in vehicles rented by the university. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.

 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience directly related to the topic of the course. Up-to-date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive BIOL 2601.03/BIOL 3219.03, “Flora of Nova Scotia”.  The course will be offered in the Summer session, July 23 – Aug. 10, 2018, Monday to Friday, 0905-1655. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, labs, test preparation, supervision of demonstrators,  and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic may be responsible for driving students in a 7-passener van rented by the university. The part-time academic should expect to spend time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.

 
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or extensive experience directly related to the topic of the course.  Up-to-date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Driver’s license and extensive driving experience. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION: Part-time Academic
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement, prorated to 50% of course
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for co-teaching the field and lab intensive BIOL/MARI 3626.03 (Sec. 1), “Field Studies of Marine Mammals”.  The course will be offered in the Summer session, July 26 – Aug. 13, 2018, Sunday through Saturday, approx. 0835-1655.  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports.  The part-time instructor will be responsible for students at all times of day for 5 days while off campus near Brier Island, NS. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. In addition, the part-time academic will be responsible for driving students in vehicles rented by the university. In addition the part-time academic will oversee the preparation of one or more online modules to be used as a course resource on Brightspace. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience directly related to the topic of the course.  Up-to-date (within last 3 years) Standard First Aid and CPR certification and driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.

 

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
 
POSTING DATE: April 6, 2018
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2018
 
POSITION:  Part-time Academic
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology / Life Sciences Centre
 
PAY RATE:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching or co-teaching BIOL 3628.03, "Marine Ornithology". The course will be offered in the summer session and meet from July  3 – 18, 2018, Sunday through Saturday, approx. 0905-1655 (but on the week-long field trip the course will meet all day every day).  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. In addition, the part-time academic will be responsible for students at all times of day for 7 days while off campus on seabird islands. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director, and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget. In addition, the part-time academic will be responsible for driving students in vehicles rented by the university, and for meal planning and obtaining food and supplies for the week off campus. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments.  


REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in Biology or related field and extensive field research experience with marine birds.  Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR certification and driver’s license valid in Nova Scotia. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course.

Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations).  Please contact Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca> before applying if you have any questions about the position.
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING (e-mail) BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:
 
Dr. Cindy Staicer <cindy.staicer@dal.ca>, Director, SEASIDE Program, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2  www.dal.ca/seaside
 

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.