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Part-Time Academic Instructor Posting – Dept. of Business and Social Sciences
​Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University

Posting Date:  September 21, 2017
Application Deadline: October 5th, 2017 or until Position filled

Position: Part-Time Academic Instructor– Winter 2018 – MGTA 0210: Agriculture Manager II (Modules)
Department:  Department of Business & Social Sciences

Pay Rate:  In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Work Assignment: This course consists of 4 modules. This instructor will teach a module or modules in the course: MGTA 0210 – Agriculture Manager II for the period January – April 2018.  The class lectures are currently scheduled for Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11:35-12:55.  

This four-module course is intended as a team-taught course. The applicant will teach one or (preferably) more of the following Modules (please indicate in your application the Module(s) you wish to be considered to teach).

1. Module 1: Farm Financial Records and Decision Making – 4 weeks
2. Module 2: Crop Management Records and Decision-Making – 4 Weeks
3. Module 3: Dairy Herd Records and Decision-Making – 4 Weeks
4. Module 4: Food Safety and Quality Records and Decision-Making – 4 weeks

The instructor(s) will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test and exam preparation and evaluation.  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Requirements:  Teaching experience at a University Level; at least a degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or other relevant area, or equivalent experience and professional qualifications; knowledge and work experience in the agricultural industry would be an asset; Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and excellent interpersonal skills with students and Faculty.

Applications must include a cover letter clarifying qualifications and relevant experience, and a curriculum vitae.  If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Steven Dukeshire, Acting Chair
Department of Business & Social Sciences
Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture
P. O. Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3
Email: fac.bss@dal.ca

All offers of employment as part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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.