Part-Time Academic PSYO/NESC 3161 Measuring Behaviour, Winter 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Academic PSYO/NESC 3161 Measuring Behaviour, Winter 2026
Posting Number
PTAP3147P
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:
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Developing 12 weeks of content, including online lectures, readings, and assessments
-
Preparation and administration of online assessments (assignments; quizzes/exams)
-
Grading assessments and providing timely feedback to students (in collaboration with the course TA)
-
Responding to students 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.
This position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants must have a graduate degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely 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 and experience teaching in an online environment (using Brightspace in particular) are considered assets.
Please include teaching evaluations with your application, if available.
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.
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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
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 2026
Open Date
11/24/2025
Close Date
12/04/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.
Part-Time Academic PSYO/NESC 3161 Measuring Behaviour, Winter 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Academic PSYO/NESC 3161 Measuring Behaviour, Winter 2026
Posting Number
PTAP3147P
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 12 weeks of content, including online lectures, readings, and assessments
-
Preparation and administration of online assessments (assignments; quizzes/exams)
-
Grading assessments and providing timely feedback to students (in collaboration with the course TA)
-
Responding to students 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.
This position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants must have a graduate degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely 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 and experience teaching in an online environment (using Brightspace in particular) are considered assets.
Please include teaching evaluations with your application, if available.
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.
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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
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 2026
Open Date
11/24/2025
Close Date
12/04/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
About Dalhousie University
One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.
Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.