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» Go to news mainPart‑Time Academic Posting ‑ Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture/Faculty of Agriculture
Posting Date: June 18, 2019
Application Deadline: June 28, 2019
Position
Part-time Academic position teaching labs for course ANSC3001 (Animal Health) in the 2020 winter semester. The labs for this course are currently scheduled for Thursdays (9:35-11:25 & 12:35-14:25) and Fridays (9:35-11:25).
Department/Location
Haley Institute, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.
Pay Rate: In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Work Assignment
The incumbent will be responsible for laboratory setup and preparation of equipment, teaching classroom based lab components, conducting large animal handling labs, including oversight of student safety, and grade laboratory assignments. Required knowledge of the lab material on the subject matter is preferred. Familiarity with the Brightspace system to provide information and student assessment is an asset.
Requirements of Position:
At least one year experience teaching in post-secondary education, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of and experience in livestock behaviour and livestock health.
Must be comfortable working with a variety of animals, ie: sheep, cattle, horses, and overseeing students with limited livestock handling experience.
To apply for this position, please submit a Curriculum Vitae and the contact information of three references 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 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 a minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of the community.