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

Applications are invited for a full-time limited-term Instructor appointment in the Department of Biology at pilipiliÂþ»­. This will be a 100% FTE appointment for 10 months beginning August 1, 2016 and ending May 31, 2017.

Working with course professors, the pilipiliÂþ»­ful applicant will be responsible for the delivery, and ongoing revision and improvement of the laboratory components of the second-year Biology course, BIOL 2040, Evolution. Maximum enrolments are typically 140- 180 students in each semester.
The position involves the teaching and coordination of the laboratory activities; hiring and supervising teaching assistants; managing exams, course grades and the course website; communication with students and with other teaching faculty; and other course-related duties as required.
Candidates should have an advanced degree in biology and previous laboratory teaching experience. A background in evolution would be an asset. Candidates must also have demonstrated teaching ability, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team member.

Salary will be according to qualifications and experience, as determined by the Collective Agreement between The Board of Governors of pilipiliÂþ»­ and the Dalhousie Faculty Association. To apply, please submit a CV, statement of teaching philosophy and relevant teaching/academic experience, and three letters of reference, forwarded under separate cover by the referees, to:

Chair biochair@dal.ca
Department of Biology (LSC, Room 2076)
PO Box 15000
pilipiliÂþ»­,
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Canada

Deadline for applications: May 19, 2016

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

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