Part-time Academic (Seaside 2025 Biol 3630.03: Field Methods in Animal Behavior) - Summer 2025

November 4 2024
Expected expiry date: November 24 2024
Industries Education, Training
Categories Veterinary, Animal Care
Halifax, NS • Part time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (SEASIDE 2025 BIOL 3630.03: Field Methods in Animal Behavior) - Summer 2025
Posting Number PTAP2727P
Department/Unit Biology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
(SEASIDE 2025 BIOL 3630.03: Field Methods in Animal Behavior) - Summer 2025

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching BIOL 3630.03, "Field Methods in Animal Behaviour". The course will be offered in the summer session, April 28 - May 13, 2025, Monday through Saturday, approx. 0835-1625. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, test preparation, planning field trips and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director and keeping related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus, or out on field trips if appropriate. This position reports to the Chair of the department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
A graduate degree in Biology or related field and research experience directly related to the topic of the course. Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Ph.D. and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course. Applications should include a letter, up-to-date C.V., and first-time applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations). Please contact Jennifer Frail-Gauthier (jfrail@dal.ca) before applying if you have any questions about the position.
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 Apr - May 2025
Open Date
Close Date 11/24/2024
Open Until Filled
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Dossier
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