Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

SEASIDE 2025 BIOL / MARI Species at Risk) – Summer 2025

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching BIOL / MARI “Species at Risk”. The course will be offered in the summer session, June 2 – June 17, 2025, Monday through Sunday, approx. 0805-1655. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, test preparation, planning field trips and evaluation of tests and reports. The fieldwork for this course can include a 7 – 10 day camping trip. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director and keeping related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus, or out on field trips if appropriate. This position reports to the Chair of the department.

Qualifications / Requirements of Position

A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience directly related to the topic of the course. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a and / or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course. Applications should include a letter, up-to-date and first-time applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations). Please contact Dr. Jennifer Frail-Gauthier before applying if you have any questions about the position.

Salary Range / Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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 persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black / African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.