Part-time Academic Seaside 2025 Mari 3627.03: Biology & Conservation of Sharks, Skates & Rays, Section 2 - Summer 2025

SEASIDE 2025 MARI 3627.03: Biology & Conservation of Sharks, Skates & Rays, Section 2 - Summer 2025

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive MARI 3627.03, "Biology and Conservation of Sharks, Skates and Rays". The course will be offered in person during the Summer session, August 14 - August 30, 2025, Monday through Saturday, 0905-1655. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, labs, field trips, test preparation, 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 field-related expenses within the approved budget. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking. 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.

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 Dr. Jennifer Frail-Gauthier (jfrail@dal.ca) before applying if you have any questions about the position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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