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Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada B2N 5E3

POSTING DATE: Monday, October 26th, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
POSITION: Part-Time Academic – Winter 2016 – FOOD 1000 - Food Policy Module (IFB)
DEPARTMENT: Business & Social Sciences
PAY RATE: $976.20 to $1193.80 (inc. 5% vacation pay. Depending on teaching experience with Dalhousie University)

WORK ASSIGNMENT: This Part-Time Academic will teach a FOOD 1000 Module (Food Policy) and Learning Tasks under the IFB program, for the period of January 4, 2016 – April 21, 2016. As with other IFB classes and modules, the actual course schedule will be determined during the semester. However, this position is responsible for approximately 7-8 hours of classroom instruction and related activities (20% of a 3-credit-hour course). The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

REQUIREMENTS: Teaching experience at a University Level; Masters Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience and professional qualifications; Knowledge and work experience in a food industry related area; Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and excellent interpersonal skills with students and work colleagues.

Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:
Emmanuel Yiridoe, Chair
Department of Business & Social Sciences
Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 550, Truro NS B2N 5E3
E-mail: Emmanuel.yiridoe@dal.ca Fax: (902) 897-0038

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 an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.