Part-Time Academic (PSYO/NESC 3161: Measuring Behaviour) - Winter 2027

Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic (PSYO/NESC 3161: Measuring Behaviour) - Winter 2027 Posting Number PTAP3532P Department/Unit Psychology and Neuroscience Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities PSYO / NESC 3161 is a laboratory course in behavioural neuroscience. It focuses on the quantitative methods used to observe and describe rodent behaviours in a research laboratory setting, as well as the experimental design needed for these types of studies. The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for teaching a 3000-level lab course, Measuring Behaviour ( PSYO / NESC 3161.03). The class will be offered in a fully online, asynchronous format. The anticipated enrollment is 36 students, and the course comes with a TA130. Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include: Developing and delivering 12 weeks of content, including lectures, readings, and assessments. Preparation and administration of assessments (e.g., assignments; quizzes/exams). Grading assessments and providing timely feedback to students (in collaboration with the course TA). Offering approximately 2 hours per week for student consultation; responding to student emails in a timely manner. Providing course content (e.g., syllabus, notes, grades) on Brightspace, Dalhousie’s learning management system. Maintaining a record of all student grades (including grades for each assessment component) in Brightspace, and ensuring timely submission of final letter grades to the registrar’s office. Teaching occasionally requires work after the formal end point of a course (for example, in cases where a student has extenuating circumstances or academic accommodations that require a deferred final exam). If such cases arise, the Part-Time Academic must facilitate tying up loose ends, either by completing the work themselves, or by providing the necessary materials for the department to complete the work on their behalf (e.g., answer keys; Brightspace access). This position reports to the Chair of the Department. Qualifications/Requirements Of Position Applicants must have a graduate degree in Neuroscience or a related discipline, and must have research or teaching experience in one or more areas relevant to those listed in the course description above. Proficiency with delivery of course content using a learning management system (Brightspace in particular) is considered an asset. Please include teaching evaluations with your application, if available. 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 08/21/2026 Close Date 09/02/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22043

The Part-Time Academic will develop and deliver a 12-week online asynchronous course on measuring behavior in rodent research. Responsibilities include creating content, administering assessments, and providing student consultations and feedback.

Applicants must hold a graduate degree in Neuroscience or a related discipline. Experience in research or teaching relevant to behavioral neuroscience and proficiency with learning management systems like Brightspace are required or preferred.

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• Behavioural Neuroscience
• Quantitative Methods
• Experimental Design
• Online Teaching
• Asynchronous Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Student Assessment
• Brightspace
• Learning Management Systems
• Academic Grading

• Education
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level