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Part-Time Academic (SEASIDE 2026 BIOL 3633.03: Spatial Information and GIS in Ecology – Summer 2026)

Dalhousie Universityabout 22 hours ago
Halifax, NS
Mid Level
Part-Time

About the role

Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (SEASIDE 2026 BIOL 3633.03: Spatial Information and GIS in Ecology – Summer 2026)

Posting Number

PTAP3215P

Department/Unit

Biology

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The department is seeking a 0.5 Part-Time Academic to co-teach BIOL/ENVS/GEOG/MARI 3633.03, “Spatial Information and GIS in Ecology” with another instructor. The course will be offered in the Summer session, April 29 – May 14, 2026, Monday through Sunday, approx. 0835-1625.

Working with another instructor the responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, labs, field trip planning, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. Field trips in the class have included overnight camping trips. Together, the two instructors will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director and keeping related expenses within this budget; and evaluation of student work, including the project presentations. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments. 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.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

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.

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 visitwww.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 viewedhere.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

April - May 2026

Open Date

03/20/2026

Close Date

03/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20539

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