Part-Time Academic (BIOL 3037: Life Rewritten: Gene Editing) - Winter 2027

Job summary

Teach the ethics section of BIOL 3037, including preparing course materials and lectures, evaluating students, and potentially supervising teaching assistants. Deliver in-person lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays and help students develop informed perspectives on the ethical implications of gene editing and synthetic biology.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic (BIOL 3037: Life Rewritten: Gene Editing) - Winter 2027 Posting Number PTAP3564P Department/Unit Biology Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The instructor will be responsible for the Ethics section of BIOL 3037, Life Rewritten: Gene Editing for Winter 2027 (0.5 FTE ). Life Rewritten introduces students to gene editing and synthetic biology tools (eg. CRISPR ) as well as both current and future applications of those tools for conservation, medicine, and food production. This course empowers students to develop informed opinions about the ethics of using such tools in science and society. The responsibilities of the instructor may include preparation of the course syllabus and lectures, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. Lectures will be held from 11:35am to 12:55pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. The position reports to the Chair of the Department. Qualifications/Requirements Of Position The applicants will have at minimum an undergraduate degree in Biology, or in a related discipline, as well as substantive, graduate level coursework in ethics and/or philosophy of science. Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline (e.g. bioethics) and demonstrated ability to lecture to a class of undergraduate students would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees. Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement Additional Information All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. 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 review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Term of appointment January - April 2027 Open Date 10/16/2026 Close Date 10/30/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21832

What you’ll do

Teach the ethics section of BIOL 3037, including preparing course materials and lectures, evaluating students, and potentially supervising teaching assistants. Deliver in-person lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays and help students develop informed perspectives on the ethical implications of gene editing and synthetic biology.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least an undergraduate degree in Biology or a related discipline, along with substantive graduate-level coursework in ethics and/or philosophy of science. Recent teaching experience in a related field and demonstrated ability to lecture to undergraduate students are assets; first-time applicants must provide two referees.

Listed skills

• Évaluation · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Teaching
• Lecturing
• Course Syllabus Preparation
• Student Evaluation
• Bioethics
• Ethics
• Philosophy Of Science
• Gene Editing
• Synthetic Biology
• CRISPR
• Science Communication

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research

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