Part-Time Academic (BIOL 3037: Life Rewritten: Gene Editing) - Winter 2027

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The instructor will be responsible for the Ethics section of BIOL 3037, Life Rewritten: Gene Editing for Winter 2027 FTE).

Life Rewritten introduces students to gene editing and synthetic biology tools (eg. CRISPR) as well as both current and future applications of those tools for conservation, medicine, and food production. This course empowers students to develop informed opinions about the ethics of using such tools in science and society.

The responsibilities of the instructor may include preparation of the course syllabus and lectures, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. Lectures will be held from 11:35am to 12:55pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• The applicants will have at minimum an undergraduate degree in Biology, or in a related discipline, as well as substantive, graduate level coursework in ethics and/or philosophy of science.
• Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline bioethics) and demonstrated ability to lecture to a class of undergraduate students would be a definite asset.
• First time applicants must provide the names of two referees.

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.