Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (LARC 4015: Professional Practice) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3311P

Department/Unit

Plant, Food and Envir Sciences

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic Position will teach in person lectures and labs for the course LARC4015 Professional Practice. This is delivered in the Winter Term, from January to April 2027. Lectures are currently scheduled for Fridays from 12.35pm to 3.25pm and Labs are scheduled for Fridays from 08.35am to 11.25am.

The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the lectures and labs, including test preparation, evaluation and administration of the Brightspace platform. This position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

At least one year experience in teaching in a postsecondary educational institution. Excellent oral and written communication, collegiality, organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture. Five years’ full membership in the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects, or equivalent. Experience in contract administration processes, cost estimating and project management, as well as business development.

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 2027

Open Date

05/11/2026

Close Date

05/24/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21039