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INSTRUCTOR
Full-time, Limited Term, 10 months
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for a limited term Instructor appointment in the Department of Biology at Â鶹´«Ã½. This appointment will be for 10 months, from August 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018.

The Instructor will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory portion of Biology 2020, Cell Biology. The position involves the development and teaching of the laboratory component of the course; coordinate class TA’s and technicians; general administration including handling of student issues, supervising TA’s, submitting grades, invigilating exam and tests, and communicating with students and other faculty.

Candidates should have an advanced degree in biology and previous teaching experience. Candidates must have experience teaching in large undergraduate classes and with online learning management systems. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work in a team environment. The candidate must have experience with mammalian cell culture.

The successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department.

Salary will be according to qualifications and experience, as determined by the Collective Agreement between The Board of Governors of Â鶹´«Ã½ and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Faculty Association. To apply, please submit a CV, statement of teaching philosophy and relevant teaching/academic experience, a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (available at ), and the names and contact information for two referees to:

Chair biochair@dal.ca
Department of Biology
Â鶹´«Ã½,
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Canada

Deadline for applications: July 5, 2017

A copy of the advertisement and job description can be found on the Biology web page

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.