Part-Time Biology Lab Instructor: Plant & Microbe Diversity

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

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.