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Part-Time Academic (AGRI4000: Issues in Agriculture, Rural Society and Environment) - Fall 2026Dalhousie University • Halifax, Canada
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Part-Time Academic (AGRI4000: Issues in Agriculture, Rural Society and Environment) - Fall 2026

Part-Time Academic (AGRI4000: Issues in Agriculture, Rural Society and Environment) - Fall 2026

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Part-Time Academic will teach in-person lectures for AGRI 4000 Issues in Agriculture, Rural Society and Environment in the Fall Semester (September to December) 2026. The lectures are currently scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:05am to 11:25am. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the lectures, including test preparation, evaluation and teaching platform administration (currently Brightspace), as well as routine office hours. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

This course allows senior students in all disciplines to discuss current topics of interest to agricultural professionals. These topics could include soil degradation, integrated pest management, antibiotics in feed, the occupation of farming, animal welfare, etc. Students will be given weekly required readings.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

  • At least one year of experience teaching in a post-secondary educational institution.
  • Excellent oral and written communication is required, as well as collegiality, organization and interpersonal skills.
  • A in Rural Studies, Social Psychology, Political Science or related discipline is required OR a Masters degree in Rural Studies, Social Psychology, Political Science or related discipline with two years teaching experience is required. Applicants with a will be given preference.
  • Knowledge of Canadian agriculture and rural studies is required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

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