Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Truro, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 30 Mar 2024
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Instructor - Limited Term Environmental Sciences (Instructor) |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | F588P |
| Type of position | Limited Term |
| Department/Unit | Plant, Food and Envir Sciences |
| Location | Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| About the opportunity | About the Employer Dalhousie is a leading, research-intensive Canadian university offering a wealth of programs through diverse faculties. With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university’s energetic academic community. The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University campus is located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, food, environment, and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. About the Position This position will be located in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, Nova Scotia. The Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences offers a stimulating academic environment featuring a breadth of expertise, a strong applied research focus, and linkages across the university and beyond. The Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture invites applications from qualified candidates for a 12-month Limited Term Instructor Position (01 July 2024 – 30 June 2025) whose duties include online and in-person synchronous and asynchronous teaching (domestic and international – FAFU – articulated programs), academic program coordination, and service responsibilities with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Successful Applicant A master’s or doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Soil Science, or related field is required. Previous laboratory and lecture teaching experience will be considered an asset, as will experience with the Brightspace learning management system. 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 persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, 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 . In your cover letter, please quote the competition number, department (Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences) and competition name (Instructor, department of Plant, Food and Environmental Sciences). Applicants must submit a cover letter stating qualifications and abilities, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and service interests, and the name, address, and phone number of three referees via PeopleAdmin. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A more detailed description of the Faculty and Department is available at http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html |
Posting Detail Information
| Open Date | |
|---|---|
| Close Date | 03/30/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/15035 |