Position Details

Position Information



Position Title
Part-Time Academic BIOL 1011 - Principles of Biology Part II - Winter 2024


Posting Number
PTAP1887P


Department/Unit
Biology


Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
(0.33 position) The instructor will be responsible for the Ecology Biology lectures of BIOL 1011, Principles of Biology Part II. This section introduces students to population growth, see how biological interactions structure communities, see what happens when top predators are removed, and learn why small population sizes concern conservation biologists. Students will also see how humans are altering the global nitrogen cycle, and how to interpret animal social behaviour in light of natural selection. The Ecology section includes seven lectures, each delivered twice in succession, and lasting ~80 minutes each. The responsibilities of the instructor may include preparation and delivery of lectures, preparation of a midterm test, appropriate modification of the course syllabus, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus, or out on field trips if appropriate. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.


Qualifications/Requirements of Position
The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology. Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline and a demonstrated ability to lecture to a large class of undergraduate students would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees.


Salary Range/Pay Rate
Per CUPE Collective Agreement


Additional Information
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\xe2\x80\x99kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.


Posting Detail Information



Term of appointment
January - April 2024


Open Date
01/21/2022


Close Date
04/07/2023


Open Until Filled