Faculty and Staff
Building intimate learning communities
A talented, dedicated team of faculty and staff, make up our energetic academic community. Employment opportunities exist in a range of roles and environments, each one critical to the success of the university. From professors and academic advisors to technical support and campus security, our faculty and staff make essential contributions that enrich students' learning experiences, support teaching and enable us to maintain our position as one of Canada’s leading research and teaching universities.
Our staff
Over 2,100 staff across our campuses promote an enhanced learning environment by providing a variety of services that range from campus administration to facilities operations, technology infrastructure to supporting the student experience.
Our faculty
Our stellar academic reputation attracts more than 90% of first-choice candidates for academic positions. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their achievement, research and teaching. More than 90% of our faculty have a PhD or doctorate.
”I try to create an environment where people feel comfortable giving input, both positive and negative.”
– Dr. Vivian Howard, associate professor, School of Information Management and 2017 recipient of the Alumni Association Award of Excellence for Teaching
We host 60 Canada Research Chairs — more than at any other university in the Atlantic Region. These chairs advance the frontiers of knowledge in their fields, not only through their own work, but also by teaching and supervising students and co-ordinating the work of other researchers.
Award-winning professors
Many of our professors are national and international award winners.
- The power of access: Chemistry prof honoured by AAU for educational leadership
Chemistry Professor Alison Thompson has been honoured by the Association of Atlantic Universities with its Educational Leadership award, celebrating her efforts as a champion for accessible education.
- Teachers who inspire: Meet this year's recipients of Dal's University‑Wide Teaching Awards
Each year, Dalhousie celebrates some of its most outstanding teachers with its university-wide teaching awards. The awards recognize teaching excellence and innovation, and the contributions teachers make to Dal’s leadership in higher education.
- Rewarding promise: Chemistry prof receives E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowship
She's earned a reputation as one of the best young chemists in North America. Now, Dal prof Erin Johnson's contributions to her field have been recognized with NSERC's prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship.
- One of Canada's best: Earth Sciences prof named 3M Teaching Fellow
For Earth Sciences Professor Anne-Marie Ryan, a great classroom is built on great conversation. Now, her community-based approach has earned her Canada's top recognition for teaching: the 3M Teaching Fellowship.
- A royal crew: Dal celebrates largest‑ever class of Royal Society of Canada honourees
The Royal Society of Canada, the senior collegium of distinguished scholars, artists and scientists in the country, is recognizing more outstanding Dal researchers than ever before this year. Meet the nine individuals celebrated this year: six as RSC Fellows, and three as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
- Computer Science prof recognized for digital leadership
Rita Orji, assistant professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, is this year’s recipient of the Women Leaders in the Digital Economy Award, presented by Digital Nova Scotia — the second year in a row a Dal Computer Science prof has been recognized with the honour.
We've made a commitment to increasing the proportion of first-year teaching provided by tenured or tenure-track faculty ensuring solid foundations for future academic success.