Part-Time Arboriculture Instructor — University Course

Dalhousie University; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Part-Time Academic to teach HORT2011 Arboriculture from September to December 2026. The role includes in-person lectures and labs, managed within the Brightspace learning environment.

Requirements include at least 5 years of Arboriculture teaching and ISA Certified Arborist certification. A Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture or a Masters/PhD in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience teaching Arboriculture.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collegially and with diverse teams.
• Certification as an ISA Certified Arborist is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person lectures and labs for HORT2011 Arboriculture from Sept to Dec 2026.
• Deliver lectures Tue/Thu 10:05am–11:25am and labs Tue 11:35am–2:25pm.
• Use Brightspace to administer the course.
• Responsible for all teaching activities, test prep and online evaluation.
• Report to the department chair.

Skills

Arboriculture teaching

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture

Masters/PhD in a related field

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Part-Time Academic to teach HORT2011 Arboriculture from September to December 2026. The role includes in-person lectures and labs, managed within the Brightspace learning environment.

Requirements include at least 5 years of Arboriculture teaching and ISA Certified Arborist certification. A Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture or a Masters/PhD in a related field is required.