Part-Time Academic (CHEM 1011/1021: Concepts in Chemistry I) - Winter 2027

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Deliver lectures for the Concepts in Chemistry I course and assist with test and exam management, online student support, grading, and exam invigilation. Provide tutorial and review-session support, including two hours of weekly office hours or tutorials.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic (CHEM 1011/1021: Concepts in Chemistry I) - Winter 2027 Posting Number PTAP3553P Department/Unit Chemistry Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Chem 1011/1021: Concepts in Chemistry I – 1 Lecturer – Winter 2027 Course description: Chem 1012/1022 includes teaching principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and organic chemistry. The Lecturer position is responsible for delivering the lecture component of the class, including assisting with test and exam management, on-line student assistance, marking, test and exam invigilation, tutorial support and supporting review sessions as is necessary. Lecturer will cover up to 2 lectures daily between 8:30am-11:30am on Mon/Wed/Fri. Lecturer will have 2 hours of office hours/tutorial support per week scheduled in the afternoon based on the availability of the lecturer and the rest of the teaching team. This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, for winter 2027. Qualifications/Requirements Of Position Minimum qualification for this position is a BSc Degree in Chemistry (or a related program). Experience providing support for teaching 1st-year university chemistry in the lecture environment is strongly preferred; experience providing support for teaching within the Concepts in Chemistry program is also strongly preferred. The application package should be submitted via PeopleAdmin and should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of relevant teaching experience and names and contact information for 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 10/08/2026 Close Date 10/23/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22297

What you’ll do

Requirements

A BSc in Chemistry or a related program is the minimum qualification. Experience supporting first-year university chemistry teaching in a lecture environment is strongly preferred, as is experience with the Concepts in Chemistry program.