Job Description

The instructor is responsible for the administration and online delivery of BIOL 1021 (Introductory Biology II: Organismal Biology and Ecology) during the winter of 2026, 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. As part of the introductory biology team, the instructor attends the weekly TA meetings for BIOL 1011 (Principles of Biology II; 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 1021, please visit . 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 .
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 .
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Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment January - April 2026
Open Date
Close Date 07/11/2025
Open Until Filled
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)