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INSTRUCTOR

Limited-Term Appointment

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for a 12-month, 100% FTE Limited-Term Instructor position in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie University. This appointment will begin September 1, 2018.

1. The instructor is responsible for the administration, delivery, and ongoing revision of all aspects of BIOL 1020: Introductory Biology I – Distance Education (Cells, Genetics, and Evolution) and BIOL 1021: Introductory Biology II – Distance Education (Organismal Biology & Ecology) including content review in the form of webcasts and web conferences, assisting students on an individual basis, hiring and supervising teaching assistants, invigilating tests and examinations, submitting grades and other course-related duties as required.
2. The instructor is responsible for teaching, development and delivery of the laboratory component of the large enrolment introductory biology classes BIOL 1010: Principles of Biology I and BIOL 1011: Principles of Biology II.
3. The instructor will be giving approximately 1/3 of the lectures (the genetics and molecular biology section) in BIOL 1010: Principles of Biology I, assisting students on an individual basis, handling student issues, preparing and invigilating examinations and submitting grades.
4. The instructor will also be solely responsible for the lectures and laboratories in BIOL/MARI 4080: Laboratory Studies of Fishes, which includes preparing and delivering lectures to the class; development and delivery of the laboratory component; preparing any assignments and exams; assisting students on an individual basis; general administration of the course (handling student issues, preparing and invigilating examinations and submitting grades).
5. The Instructor will also act as an advisor to undergraduate students, serve on departmental committees, and undertake professional development activities.

Candidates must have an MSc or equivalent academic experience in Biology, significant undergraduate laboratory teaching experience in required subject areas, and demonstrated ability to lecture to large groups (eg. 500) of undergraduate students. Candidates should have experience in the CMS used at Dalhousie University (Brightspace) or be willing to attend training sessions prior to the start of the class. Candidates must have a strong background and interest in teaching, good communication skills, and ability to work as a team member. Additional training or experience in online learning, web technologies, and fish identification, otolith extraction and morphometrics are assets. 

Salary will be according to qualifications and experience, as determined by the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of Dalhousie University and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. To apply, please submit a teaching dossier (which at a minimum should include a CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and description of relevant teaching/academic experience), a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid), and three letters of reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

Chair biochair@dal.ca   

Department of Biology

Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

Canada

Deadline for applications: August 27th, 2018

A copy of the advertisement can be found on the Biology Department website:                                       http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/biology.html

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.