Part-Time Academic (BIOL 2004: Diversity of Plants and Microorganisms) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax invites applications for a Part-Time Academic position in BIOL 2004: Diversity of Plants and Microorganisms for Winter 2027. The role supports laboratory instruction, supervising two TAs, and coordinating lab sessions with a fixed schedule.

The successful candidate will conduct four 3-hour lab sessions weekly, ensure equipment is maintained, attend TA meetings, participate in exam sessions, and assist with marking student work.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants should have a M.Sc or be currently enrolled in a M.Sc program and some experience with teaching, student supervision, and plant diversity.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of four 3-hour laboratory sessions per week, on Tue & Thu 3-6 pm with two concurrent labs.
• Ensure that equipment, such as microscopes, are cleaned and stored properly.
• Attendance at the weekly TA meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10:30.
• Attendance at the two 2-hr exam sessions, one in the evening after the break and one during the exam period.
• Helping with marking of student assignments.

Skills

Teaching

Student supervision

Plant diversity

Education

M.Sc or enrolled in MSc program

Job description

Part-Time Academic (BIOL 2004: Diversity of Plants and Microorganisms) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (BIOL 2004: Diversity of Plants and Microorganisms) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3565P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Biology

Location

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The department welcomes applicants for 0.5 PTA in BIOL 2004: Diversity of Plants and Microorganism, in the Winter term of 2027.

The course introduces the main domains of plant, fungal and microbial life, based on modern phylogenetic taxonomy. Examines the diversity, structure, physiology and ecology of non-animal life forms. Reviews the origins of the main lineages of living things – Archaea, Eubacteria and Eukaryota, as well as the main groups of eukaryotes.

The candidate will work closely with the course coordinator, and be responsible for:

• Delivery of four 3-hour laboratory sessions per week, on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 3-6 pm (there are four lab sessions as two lab classrooms run concurrently).
• Ensure that equipment, such as microscopes, are cleaned and stored properly
• Attendance at the weekly TA meetings on Friday’s from 9:30-10:30
• Attendance at the two 2-hr exam sessions, one in the evening after the break and one during the regularly scheduled exam period
• Helping with marking of student assignments.

During the laboratory sessions the candidate will work with and supervise two Teaching Assistants, one in each of the concurrent lab sessions. The candidate is not responsible for any course coordination, or course development.

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

• Qualified applicants should have a M.Sc or be currently enrolled in a M.Sc program and some experience with teaching, student supervision, and plant diversity.

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.

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. 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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