Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part Time Academic for Chem 2402: Organic Chemistry II - 1 Lab Assistant - Winter 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3149P

Department/Unit

Chemistry

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Part Time Academic for Chem 2402: Organic Chemistry II - 1 Lab Assistant - Winter 2026



Responsibilities for this position includes working with the teaching team in the preparation and delivery of all aspects of lab for Chem 2402 in the Winter 2026 term. This may include preparation of course materials, preparation and marking of student assignments/quizzes/midterms/final examination, answering student enquiries, running lab sessions, running tutorials, and other tasks asassigned by senior members of the teaching team. This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The position requires a minimum of an MSc degree (PhD preferred) or two years of graduate studies in Chemistry, with a specialization in organic chemistry. Experience providing teaching support for classroom or laboratory teaching at the university level is required, experience at providing teaching support for an undergraduate organic chemistry class is preferred. The preferred applicant must have proven experience inworking independently (as well as with a group) and meeting workplace objectives and deadlines.



The application package should be submitted via PeopleAdmin and should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier summarizing relevant teaching experience, and names/contact information of two referees, by the posting deadline.

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

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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

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January 2026 - April 2026

Open Date

12/03/2025

Close Date

12/14/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20010