Part-Time Academic (LARC 4015: Professional Practice) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic position to teach LARC4015: Professional Practice in the Winter 2027 term. The role covers in-person lectures and Friday labs, January through April 2027, with tests, evaluations, and Brightspace administration.

The incumbent reports to the Department Chair. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture with postsecondary teaching experience, and membership in the Atlantic Provinces

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in teaching in a postsecondary educational institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture.
• Five years’ full membership in the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects, or equivalent.
• Experience in contract administration processes, cost estimating and project management, as well as business development.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person lectures and labs for LARC4015 Professional Practice.
• Administer tests and evaluate student work, including Brightspace platform.
• Manage course logistics and communicate with the department chair.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture

Tools

Contract administration processes

Cost estimating

Project management

Business development

Job description

Part-Time Academic (LARC 4015: Professional Practice) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (LARC 4015: Professional Practice) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3311P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Plant, Food and Envir Sciences

Location

Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic Position will teach in person lectures and labs for the course LARC4015 Professional Practice. This is delivered in the Winter Term, from January to April 2027. Lectures are currently scheduled for Fridays from 12.35pm to 3.25pm and Labs are scheduled for Fridays from 08.35am to 11.25am. 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.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• At least one year experience in teaching in a postsecondary educational institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality, organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture.
• Five years’ full membership in the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects, or equivalent.
• Experience in contract administration processes, cost estimating and project management, as well as business development.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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 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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .