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Part‑Time Academic Postings ‑ Department of Biology

Posted by Department of Biology on July 23, 2019 in Job Postings

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (3 positions); SEASIDE Program Manager; September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  Dalhousie's SEASIDE program offers intensive summer courses in Biology and Marine Biology with some courses cross listed with Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, and Oceanography.  The SEASIDE Manager will work with the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and the department Chair to select and schedule the course offerings, develop course budgets and auxiliary fee schedules.  The Manager will work with the department Chair to recruit and select course instructors.  The Manager will coordinate and make arrangements for course requirements including access to appropriate teaching/lab facilities, equipment and supplies, travel arrangements, and access to offsite locations for field trips.  While the SEASIDE courses are underway the Manager oversees the operation of the program, approves expenses and monitors the budgets, and responds to issues as they arise. The Manager also acts as a resource providing policy and procedure guidance for the instructors.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology.  Previous experience managing a large dynamic field education program, and recent teaching experience (classroom and or laboratory) in the related discipline 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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic (1/2 position), Principles of Biology I (Biology 1010), September 1, to December 31, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232 to $ 6,361 (pro-rated)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor will be giving approximately 1/3 of the lectures in the genetics and molecular biology section of the class, assisting students on an individual basis, general administration of the classes (handling student issues, submitting grades, etc.) and invigilating tests and examinations.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Qualifications include a graduate degree in biology and demonstrated ability to lecture to over 900 undergraduate students.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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 4J1

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

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic (1 position), Animal Diversity (Biology 2003.03), September 1 to December 31, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor is responsible for the class lectures during the term; assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the classes (handling student issues, submitting grades, etc.); and invigilating tests and examinations.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology.  Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline and demonstrated ability to lecture to a large class of undergraduate students 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 4J1

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

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic (1 & 1/2 positions); Cell Biology (Biology 2020.03); September 1, to December 31, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00 (pro-rated)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor is responsible for the Cell Biology (BIOL 2020) class lectures and evaluation of students (approximately 300).  The instructor will consult with the Laboratory Instructor in the delivery of the course content.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology and have prior, recent teaching experience in the field of cell and molecular biology and demonstrated ability to lecture to over 100 undergraduate students.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (2 positions); Cell Biology (Biology 2020.03); January 1, to April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $$5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  In consultation with the class coordinator, the sessional laboratory instructor(s) will be responsible for the development and teaching of the laboratory component of the course; coordinate class TA's and technicians; and general administration (handling student issues, supervising TA's, submitting grades, invigilating exam and tests, etc.).  The positions report to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology and previous, recent laboratory teaching experience in the related discipline.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic (1/2 position), Genetics and Molecular Biology (Biology 2030), January 1, to April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00 (pro-rated)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The sessional instructor will be giving approximately 1/3 of the lectures of the class.  The successful applicant should be prepared to lecture in subject areas including mitosis & meiosis, Mendelian Genetics (basic principles and extensions, epistasis, sex linkage), complementation, probability, chi-square, pedigree analysis, recombination and linkage mapping in eukaryotes, quantitative and population genetics.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Qualifications include an advanced degree in biology with a specialization in genetics and molecular biology; demonstrated ability to lecture to over 100 undergraduate students.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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 4J1

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

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (2 positions); Behavioral Ecology (Biology 3062.03); January 1, to April 30, 2020           

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor(s) will be giving lectures examining animal behaviour from an evolutionary perspective.  Why do animals do what they do?  Using the theory of natural selection as a basis, he/she will examine foraging, grouping patterns, territorial behaviour, parenting, mating behavior, social organization, aggression and co-operation.  The position(s) reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology and have prior, recent teaching experience in the field of behavioural ecology and demonstrated ability to lecture to over 100 undergraduate students.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (2 positions); Invertebrate Biology (Biology/Marine Biology 3301.03); January 1, to April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $$5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor is responsible for lectures, and coordinating and delivering the laboratory component of the class; assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the classes (handling student issues, submitting grades, etc.); invigilating tests and examinations.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology.  Previous, recent teaching experience (classroom and or laboratory) in the related discipline 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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (2 positions):  Parasitology (Biology 3322.03); September 1, to December 31, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor(s) is responsible for lectures, and coordinating the laboratory component of the class; assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the classes (handling student issues, submitting grades, hiring/supervising TA's, etc.); and invigilating tests and examinations.  The position(s) reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology.  Previous, recent teaching experience (classroom and or laboratory) in the related discipline 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.

PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic (2 positions), Vertebrate Design: Evolution and Function (Biology 3326.03), September 1 to December 31, 2019

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor is responsible for lectures, assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the class (handling student issues, submitting grades, hiring/ supervising TAs, etc.); and invigilating tests and examinations.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:  The applicant will have an advanced degree biology.  Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline 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 4J1

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

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITION:  Part-time Academic: (2 – ½ positions), Marine Mammalogy (Marine Biology 3090.03); January 1 to April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00 (pro-rated)

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  In consultation with the course coordinator, the instructors are responsible for lecturing on the various characteristics, special adaptations, evolution, ecosystem roles, and population biology of marine mammals.  Evaluative material (examinations, mid-terms) will be given and marked.  The position(s) reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The applicants will possess a doctorate in biology with teaching and research experience in marine mammalogy.  He/she will also have demonstrated ability in lecturing to students in an undergraduate course.  First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.

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 4J1

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

Department:  Biology

Faculty:  Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE:  July 23, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 2, 2019

POSITIONS:  Part-time Academic (1 position); Laboratory Study of Fishes (Marine Biology 4080.03); January 1, to April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  Biology

PAY RATE:  $5,232.00 to $6,361.00

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The instructor is responsible for coordinating the class laboratory; assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the labs (handling student issues, submitting grades, etc.); invigilating tests and examinations.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Teaching experience in a laboratory setting in the related discipline 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.