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Part-time Academic Position

Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture
Faculty of Agriculture
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

Posting Date:  November 4, 2020
Application Deadline: November 18, 2020
Position

Part-time Academic position teaching online Synchronous labs for course ANSC3006 (Companion Animal Biology) in the 2021 winter semester. The labs for this course are currently scheduled for Mondays (9:35-10:25 & 11:35-12:25).

Department/Location

Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Work Assignment

The incumbent will be responsible for developing laboratory sessions in coordination with instructors teaching the lecture portion of the material.  Incumbent is responsible for delivering laboratory sessions in an on-line environment, grading laboratory assignments, and setting up and monitoring student discussion groups.   Knowledge of companion animal biology is required; the course emphasizes dogs and cats, but pocket pets, birds, and other species kept as companion animals are included.  Familiarity with the Brightspace system to provide information and student assessment is an asset.

Requirements of Position:  

Master’s degree in Animal Science, Biology or similar discipline, or Bachelor’s degree in animal science/biology with at least two years experience with companion animals.  At least one year experience teaching in post-secondary education, with excellent oral and written communication skills.  

To apply for this position, please submit a Curriculum Vitae and the contact information of three references by the application deadline to:

Donna Jamieson

Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University

Email:  donna.jamieson@dal.ca   

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.