Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (LARC1003 Design Documents and CAD) - Winter 2026

Posting Number

PTAP2998P

Department/Unit

Plant, Food and Envir Sciences

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic Position will teach in-person lectures and labs for the course LARC1003 Design Docs and CAD in the Winter Term, January 2026 - April 2026. Lectures are currently scheduled at 10:05am to 11:25am Monday and Wednesday, and labs are currently scheduled at 12:35pm to 2.25pm on Thursdays. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the lectures and labs, including test preparation, evaluation and administration of the Brightspace platform. This position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

At least one year experience in teaching in a post-secondary educational institution. Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Proficiency in using the 2023 version of AutoCAD for production of 2-dimensional construction documents. Proficiency in the application of landscape architecture documentation standards. Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture, or a two year diploma in architectural engineering technology. Five years of experience in the use of AutoCAD to produce construction documents for landscape architecture using AutoCAD. Professional credential (APALA or CET) is an asset.

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.



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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January - April 2026

Open Date

Close Date

07/04/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19123