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Application Deadline: October 19, 2018

Position: Part-time Academic position teaching labs for course ANSC3001 (Animal Health) in the 2019 winter semester. The labs for this course are currently scheduled for Monday/Tuesday (9:35-11:35) and Wednesday (12:35-14:25).

Department/Location

Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Work Assignment

The incumbent will be responsible for laboratory setup and preparation of equipment, teaching  classroom based lab components, conducting large animal handling labs, including oversight of student safety, and grade laboratory assignments.  Required knowledge of the lab material on the subject matter is preferred.  Familiarity with the Brightspace system to provide information and student assessment is an asset.

Requirements of Position:  

At least one year experience teaching in post-secondary education, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of and experience in livestock behaviour and livestock health.

Must be comfortable working with a variety of animals, ie: sheep, cattle, horses, and overseeing students with limited livestock handling experience.

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and the contact information of three referees to:

Donna Jamieson
Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University
58 Sipu Road, Truro, N.S., B2N 5E3
Email:  donna.jamieson@dal.ca    Fax:  902-895-6734

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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of the community.