Associate professor Jobs in Halifax, NS

Department/Unit

Business and Social Sciences

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Agriculture invites applications for a tenure stream Assistant Professor position with Teaching, Research, and Service responsibilities. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a demonstrated track record of expertise related to food security and sustainable agriculture. The successful candidate will commence as early as July 1, 2026.

This appointment is supported by the Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Awards (DDFA). The DDFA program is a recruitment initiative designed to increase the number of faculty members from historically underrepresented groups. The program was introduced in 2011 in partnership with the Dalhousie Faculty Association and augmented through collective bargaining.

This position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups at Dalhousie. See below for further details.

The Faculty of Agriculture is located on the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, in Truro, Nova Scotia. The Faculty offers technical, undergraduate, and graduate programs (MSc, PhD) in agriculture, aquaculture, environment, and related life and social science disciplines, and is home to 1000+ students and 50+ professors, including current and past Canada Research Chairs. Dalhousie is the leading graduate and research university of Atlantic Canada (a member of the U15, Canada’s top research universities), with more than 18,500 students, including 3500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries. Dalhousie is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the last several years.

The Department of Business and Social Sciences is a diverse group of scholars from economics, business, humanities and other social sciences. The department offers five undergraduate programs in Truro and one via our joint University in Fuzhou China as well as MSc and PhD training. The department contributes to the education of most students in the faculty as well as several university wide programs such as the Certificate in Sustainability. The group is research active publishing in International Journals as well as supporting rural culture and food industries in Atlantic Canada.

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture are priority areas and critical research themes of Dalhousie University and the Faculty of Agriculture. These themes link to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #2, Ending hunger, Enhancing food security, Improved nutrition, Sustainable agriculture. The position is also relevant to UN SDG goals #1, Ending poverty, #3, Health and Well-being; #8, Decent work and economic growth; #12, Responsible consumption and production; #14, Life under water; and #15, Life on land

The successful candidate will be evaluated on their potential to become an international leader in the fields of food security and sustainable agriculture and will be expected to develop a strong externally funded, internationally recognized research program for training graduate and undergraduate students. The candidate will be a multidisciplinary researcher with demonstrated potential to collaborate across departments and build research networks within the Faculty of Agriculture and Dalhousie University. We seek a team-player and team-builder who can forge synergies within and among academia, government research institutions, industry, civic outreach to local communities, and other stakeholders within and beyond the Atlantic Region.

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a PhD in Rural Studies, Sustainability, or closely related field.
• Have demonstrated a record of high-quality research publication in subject areas such as food security, sustainable agriculture, applied ecology, agroecology, rural development and planning, environmental sciences, and interdisciplinary studies that demonstrate links among agriculture, environment, health, economics, equity, and society.
• Be willing to relocate to the Truro, NS, area and to teach and work in person at the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture campus.
• Have at least 3 years experience in effective university teaching (SLEQ scores required).
• Demonstrate potential to acquire research funding through grant-writing including Tri-Council funding ().
• Have a proven track record of enriching the diversity culture in teaching, research and service; and
• Demonstrate a lived experience and worldview that foster critical perspectives and cultural contributions.
• Be willing to teach one semester per two years in Fujian Province, China.

Desired experience include:

• Professional development related to teaching.
• Prior international teaching experience.
• Prior graduate student supervision.
• Demonstration of engaging in social learning, changing systems, and civic engagement.

The successful applicant will teach courses at the diploma, undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will be expected to conduct research to include regional, national (Canada) and international scales with direct relevance to the rural, food and agribusiness sectors and publish in high quality scholarly journals. Building strong research and outreach connections with the food and agricultural industry as well as attracting and maintaining research funding will be essential. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in leading-edge research with faculty and students, to apply for external grants, to teach and to contribute to the academic life of the school through committee service and other activities.

A complete application package for this position should include:

• a cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• a detailed CV that includes the names, addresses and emails of three references (applicants selected for further consideration will be notified before referees are contacted)
• a prospective research plan (2 pages maximum)
• statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum)

For further information regarding this position, or to request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Christopher Hartt via .

To guarantee review of application, please apply by May 17, via:.

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

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, this position is designated to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as belonging to one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.