Today@Dal

Posting Date: Nov 16, 2018

Application Deadline: Dec 20, 2018

Position: Instructor, Full-time Career Stream

Program: Medical Sciences

Pay Rate: In accordance with the DFA Collective Agreement

The Medical Sciences Program at Dalhousie University invites applications for a full-time career-stream Instructor Position commencing Jan 1, 2019.

The Medical Sciences program is a broad, interdisciplinary preparatory program that introduces undergraduate students to subjects in medicine, science, and arts and social sciences. For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/medical-science.html

This position is devoted solely to the Medical Sciences Program. The successful candidate will coordinate and teach SCIE 4901/4902 (Medical Sciences Honours), chair the Medical Sciences Honours Committee, serve as the Undergraduate Advisor for Medical Sciences students, and teach in other courses offered by the Medical Sciences program as determined by the Assistant Dean and Program Committee. Additional responsibilities will include: curriculum development and modification, liaising with faculty outside of the program, student recruitment, and coordination and delivery of student Workshops and outreach events.

The position will report to the Dean, Faculty of Science through the Assistant Dean, Medical Sciences. This position will be part of the DFA bargaining unit. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The position requires a Doctoral Degree in a medical science field and at least 5 years of senior-level teaching experience in the medical sciences. The successful candidate will have outstanding communication and leadership skills with proven record of excellence in teaching and advising undergraduate students. Experience teaching in an undergraduate Medical Sciences program is a definite asset.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, teaching dossier, a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid) and the names of three referees. All application materials must be sent by December 20, 2018, to the chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Sarah Wells, Assistant Dean, Medical Sciences Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2 (Phone: 902.494.1256; email sarah.wells@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 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.