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Description: The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University invites applications for a fulltime 12-month Instructor position commencing 1 July 2017. The duties associated with this position will be equivalent to a seven half-credit course load distributed over a one-year period. Specifically, the Instructor will be responsible for teaching four courses in the Fall term, two courses in the Winter term, and one course in the Spring session. As well the Instructor will assist in the development of on-line labs for PSYO 1021.03 and 1022.03. There will also be some administrative duties within the department as part of this position to be determined by the Chair of the department at the time of hiring.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in psychology and/or neuroscience, expertise in animal behaviour, excellent knowledge of experimental design, and prior teaching experience. Applicants with advanced degrees in other areas (e.g., Biology) with expertise in experimental design and animal behaviour will also be considered for the position.

Applications should be submitted by 23 March 2017 to Dr. Shelley Adamo, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2 (FAX 902.494-6585), e-mail: (Shelley.Adamo@dal.ca) Applications should include a summary of previous teaching experience, statement of teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, evaluations received in previously taught university classes, three confidential letters of reference forwarded under separate cover by the referees and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at:www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid . 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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.