Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (CSCA 2000, Computer Science) - Fall 2025

Posting Number

PTAP3020P

Department/Unit

Engineering - Dal AC

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The instructor is responsible for the administration and in-person delivery of CSCA 2000, Computer Science on the Truro campus in the Fall 2025 semester. The part-time academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the class, including lectures, labs, tutorials, test preparation, and evaluation. As well, student contact through virtual or in-person office hours will be required. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

The Truro campus Fall 2025 offering of this course is scheduled to have in-person lectures on Wednesdays and Fridays 11:35-12:55 and labs Mondays 15:35-17:25.

This course includes an Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development. Emphasis is on designing, coding, debugging, and documenting programs, using C or Python.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Candidates must have a strong background and interest in teaching and good communication skills. Experience teaching at a university level and using a learning management system is considered an asset. Dalhousie University uses Brightspace as its LMS.

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

Close Date

07/24/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19262