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Posting Date: May 25, 2018
Application Deadline:  June ​8, 2018

Position
Part-time Academic position- teaching Course ANSC0206 (Dairy Milking Systems and Housing Facilities) in the 2018 fall semester. The lectures for this course are currently scheduled for Wednesday (8:35 – 11:25), with labs scheduled for Friday (14:35 – 17:25).  The position reports to the Chair of the Department. 

Department/Location
Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Work Assignment
The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and delivering course material related to the fundamentals of Dairy Facility Design and Management.  Core concepts to be taught include: barn layout options & housing alternatives, design and logistics of isolation, building environment, manure collection, feed and water storage, traffic control and farm biosecurity, milking center design/management.  Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, test preparation and evaluation, and lab preparation.

Requirements of Position
Experience in the dairy industry and being able to demonstrate knowledge in the subject are requirements.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Donna Jamieson
Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University
58 Sipu Road, Truro, N.S., B2N 5E3
Email:  donna.jamieson@dal.ca           
Fax:  902-895-6734
 

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 committee 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 a minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of the community. ​

Posting Date: May 25, 2018
Application Deadline:  June 8, 2018

Position
Part-time Academic position teaching labs for course BIOA3008 (Growth, Reproduction and Lactation) in the 2018 fall semester.  Labs for this course are scheduled for Wednesday/Friday (12:35 – 14:25).  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
 
Department/Location - Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Work Assignment
The part-time academic is expected to work cohesively with the instructor responsible for the course, and will be responsible for lab preparation and instruction.  This includes up to  3 sections for each of the 12 weekly labs.  Lab sessions focus on the reproductive anatomy of domestic animal species, and the incumbent will be responsible for some sourcing of anatomical material used in the labs, set up of the labs, and for disposal of materials.  The incumbent is expected to mark formal lab reports;  familiarity with the Brightspace system to provide information and in student assessment is an asset.

 
Requirements of Position
Previous experience teaching in post-secondary education, with excellent oral and written communication skills.  A PhD or Masters Degree in Agriculture or related discipline is required.  Experience in the field of physiology would be considered an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Donna Jamieson
Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University
58 Sipu Road, Truro, N.S., B2N 5E3
Email:  donna.jamieson@dal.ca           
Fax:  902-895-6734
 

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 committee 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 a minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of the community. ​

Posting Date: May 25, 2018
Application Deadline:  June 8, 2018

Position
Part-time Academic position teaching course ANSC2007 (Beef Production) in the 2018 fall semester.  Lectures are scheduled for Monday/Wednesday (8:35 – 9:55), with labs scheduled for Friday (9:35 – 11:25).  The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
 
Department/Location - Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.

Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Work Assignment
The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and delivering course material, including lectures and laboratories, related to beef production.  The course includes students at both the degree and diploma level.  The focus is on Atlantic Canada beef production systems but theory and examples from national and international systems are included.

Requirements of Position
Previous experience teaching in post-secondary education, with excellent oral and written communication skills.  A PhD or Masters Degree in Agriculture or related discipline is required.  Past experience in beef and the beef industry would be an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing by the application deadline to:

Donna Jamieson
Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University
58 Sipu Road, Truro, N.S., B2N 5E3
Email:  donna.jamieson@dal.ca           
Fax:  902-895-6734
 

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 committee 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 a minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of the community. ​