Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic BIOL/ENVS 4001: Environmental Impact Assessment - Fall 2025

Posting Number

PTAP2980P

Department/Unit

Biology

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This position will assist in the on-line delivery of BIOL/ENVS 4001 for the Fall 2025 term, and the planning for BIOL/ENVS 4006 Environmental Impact Assessment Review, and expanded Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate including 4 new classes. The position reports to the Chair of the department and works under the supervision of the EIA Course Professor and EIA Certificate Coordinator. The EIA course is the capstone course of the EIA Certificate and is a training course in how to conduct EIAs and SEAs (Strategic Environmental Assessments of a policy). PTA teaching duties will include but not be limited to the following:

Design, lead, and mark 5 synchronous tutorials for multiple groups of students. Design tests and assignments. Maintain a Brightspace Discussion Board to answer questions about tutorials. Supervise the class markers. Prepare three lectures on Present and Evolving EIA-SEA Federal Policy, Indigenous Peoples Participation, and comparison of Federal-Provincial roles/responsibilities. Manage the class web site. Assist with class administration as needed by the Professor including overseeing Academic Integrity cases. Produce a term-end list of recommendations for improving the class for next year.



The EIA Certificate, the most popular in the Faculty of Science, is planning to be available to a wider group of applicants including non-degree students. This position will work with the coordinator to build a comprehensive and phased plan to both increase EIA Certificate availability and to improve existing requirements. This work can include an online study of other similar EIA programs, curriculum development, consultations, designing an administrative-business plan and liaison with Faculty personnel as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology, PhD preferred, or an environmental area. Previous, recent teaching experience in a related discipline (EIA, environmental planning and management, adult training) and demonstrated ability to lead undergraduate tutorials would be definite assets. Real-world experience with any area of EIA-SEA, environmental planning, policy, and management would also be an asset as would skill in using teaching software (e.g. Brightspace). Applicants should include a cover letter, and up-to-date C.V. First time applicants must also 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

September - December 2025

Open Date

06/23/2025

Close Date

07/18/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18989