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Probationary Continuing Instructor

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University invites applications for a Probationary Instructor position commencing 1 August 2019.  The instructor will be responsible for teaching two or three sections of a third-year Neuroscience lab class in addition to one or two classes in our Neuroscience program.

The Instructor will be responsible for all lectures, for supervising lab sessions, for test preparation, and for exam administration and evaluation (including supplemental examinations) and will also be available for at least two hours per week for student consultation.

Student project supervision and engagement in departmental administration throughout the full year is also expected.

The laboratory class requires experience and proficiency in some or all of the following methods: confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, high-performance liquid chromatography, visualization of neurotransmitter systems, and electron microscopy of neurons and synapses. In accordance with previous years, the class will most likely make use of preparations from vertebrate retinas and insect brains.

Applicants should have a PhD in Neuro- or Biological Sciences, demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and previous experience teaching similar material.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications should be submitted by 6 May 2019, to Dr. Simon Gadbois, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2 (FAX 902.494.6585: email: simon.gadbois@dal.ca). Applications should include a summary of previous teaching experience, statement of teaching interest, a curriculum vitae, evaluations received in previously taught university courses; two or more confidential letters of reference forwarded under separate cover by the referees, a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at:www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid

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.