Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic BIOL 1020 - Introductory Biology I - Fall 2025

Posting Number

PTAP3013P

Department/Unit

Biology

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The instructor is responsible for the administration and online delivery of BIOL 1020 (Introductory Biology I: Cells, Genetics, and Evolution) during the fall of 2025, including content introduction and review in the form of webcasts and/or posts to an online discussion board, assisting students on an individual basis via e-mail and web conferences, managing teaching assistants, administering on-campus examinations, and submitting grades. Some revision of course material, in consultation with an advisor from the Accessibility Centre, may be required. The instructor will be required to travel to the Agricultural Campus in Bible Hill to supervise exams during the term. The instructor will also be required to administer deferred exams from the summer 2025 term, over several makeup exam sessions (2-3 daily) during the first two weeks of September. As part of the introductory biology team, the instructor attends the weekly TA meetings for BIOL 1010 (Principles of Biology I; on-campus) and may be required on an on-call basis to cover supervision or teaching of on-campus labs in that course.



The position reports to the Chair of the Department. For more information about BIOL 1020, please visit

https://biol102021.wordpress.com

. All instructors hired to teach online will be supported by Dalhousie to develop and deliver their courses from the Centre for Learning and Teaching (clt@dal.ca) and Academic Technology Services (support@dal.ca). More information about preparing to teach online can be found at

https://www.dal.ca/dept/clt.html

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Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The candidate should have a graduate degree or equivalent academic experience in Biology, and experience in the learning management system used at Dalhousie University (Brightspace) or be willing to attend training sessions prior to the start of the course. Candidates must have a strong background and interest in teaching, good communication skills, and ability to work as a team member. Additional training or experience in online learning and web technologies are assets. Candidates must have access to a vehicle to travel to Truro; mileage will be reimbursed. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees.

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

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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

here

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2025

Open Date

Close Date

07/11/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19176