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Department of Business and Social Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Instructor/Senior Instructor of Business

The Faculty of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) career stream appointment in Business at the rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor (dependent upon qualifications and expertise) commencing July 1, 2017. Applicants must have a professional designation (e.g., Chartered Professional Accountant) and/or a minimum of a master's degree (preferably in accounting/finance). Demonstrated experience employing experiential learning principles, knowledge of instructional design techniques, and experience implementing various models of curriculum delivery including onsite, online and blended learning is strongly desired.

The successful applicant will develop and teach courses in accounting, finance, and other business areas at the undergraduate and diploma levels; lead the process of program/curriculum renewal and revision; and serve as coordinator and academic advisor to students in the Diploma in Business Management and the Bachelor of Technology in Small Business Management programs. The ability to conduct research and produce scholarly works related to the incumbent's areas of teaching will be considered an asset.

The Department of Business and Social Sciences is one of four departments in the Faculty of Agriculture. The Department has a nationally recognized unique strength in agribusiness education and research, as well as education and research in applied and agricultural economics. Agriculture in today's world is an interesting and challenging industry where you can have a real impact. Our unique programs combine the core disciplines of agricultural sciences with business management and innovative technology. Here you will have the opportunity to work in a collegial and interdisciplinary environment.

Information about the faculty of agriculture and its programs may be found at:
http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html.

Applicants should send a cover letter, c.v., copies of their previous teaching evaluations (if any), a statement of teaching philosophy, and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (see: www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid) to Dr. Emmanuel Yiridoe, Chair, Department of Business and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University, P.O. Box 550, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2N 5E3, no later than November 30, 2016. Electronic applications are preferred, and submitted in confidence to emmanuel.yiridoe@dal.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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.