Part-Time Academic (APSC 3013: Aquacultural Systems Technology) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie International; Truro; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Part-Time Academic to teach online-asynchronous lectures and labs for APSC 3013 Aquacultural Systems Technology during the Winter 2027 term (January–April 2027). The appointee will oversee all aspects of course delivery, including test preparation, assessment, and Brightspace administration.

The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture.

Qualifications

• One year of teaching in a post-secondary educational institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality, organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• PhD in Aquaculture or related discipline, or a Master’s in Aquaculture or related discipline with teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online-asynchronous lectures and labs for APSC 3013 Aquacultural Systems Technology.
• Deliver instruction in the Winter Term from January–April 2027 and manage course delivery.
• Handle test preparation, evaluation, and Brightspace (LMS) administration.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Aquaculture or related discipline with teaching experience

Job description

Part-Time Academic (APSC 3013: Aquacultural Systems Technology) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (APSC 3013: Aquacultural Systems Technology) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3602P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Animal Science and Aquaculture

Location

Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will teach online-asynchronous lectures and labs for the course APSC 3013 Aquacultural Systems Technology. This is delivered in the Winter Term from January – April 2027. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the lectures and labs, including test preparation, evaluation and administration of the Brightspace platform. This position reports to the Chair of the Department.

APSC 3013 Aquacultural Systems Technology, Course Description

Support facilities, equipment, and systems for aquatic production will be examined. Topics studied will include: selection of component materials and structures suitable for confinement, protection, and growth of aquaculture species; principles of design and selection of equipment for recirculation systems for aquaculture; and the principles of water flow and handling in open and closed conduits.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• At least one year experience in teaching in a post secondary educational institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality, organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• A PhD in Aquaculture or related discipline, or a Master’s in Aquaculture or related discipline with teaching experience is required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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.
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. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
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