Part-Time Academic SEASIDE BIOL Field Studies of Marine Mammals – Summer

The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the field and lab intensive BIOL/MARI “Field Studies of Marine Mammals”. The course will be offered in person during the Summer session, July 24 – August 12, 2026, Monday through Sunday, approx. .

Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, field trips, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time instructor will be responsible for students at all times of day for 5 days while off campus on a field trip. The part-time academic will also be responsible for preparing a budget in consultation with the program director and keeping field-related expenses within the approved budget.

The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking. 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 and/or previous university teaching experience in the subject of the course. Applications should include a letter, up-to-date and first-time applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as summary of relevant course evaluations). Please contact Dr.

Jennifer Frail-Gauthier 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 2

SLGBTQIA+ 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.