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Department of Business and Social Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Instructor in Marketing and Management (10-month Term)

The Faculty of Agriculture invites applications for a ten-month term contract at the rank of Instructor commencing August 1, 2018. The Department of Business and Social Sciences is one of four departments in the Faculty of Agriculture. The Department has a nationally recognized unique strength in agribusiness education and research, as well as education and research in applied and agricultural economics.  Agriculture in today's world is an interesting and challenging industry where you can have a real impact.  Our unique programs combine the core disciplines of agricultural sciences with business management and innovative technology.  Here you will have the opportunity to work in a collegial and interdisciplinary environment.

Information about the Faculty of Agriculture and its programs can be found at:

Applicants must have

i)                    a Ph. D in Management or Marketing or be actively enrolled in a PhD program as a student or candidate (evidence of activity is required)

ii)                   Experience teaching at the University level

Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge and/or experience in agriculture or food business. Familiarity with Value Chain Management would be an asset.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the organization, preparation, delivery and student assessment for Marketing and Management courses, which may include lectures, labs, and/or tutorials. Supervision of 4th year student projects in the International Food Business and or Agricultural Business programs for up to five (5) students in consultation with the Instructors of RESM4004 and RESM4005. Course assignments will be made by the Department Chair and may vary depending on departmental needs and other duties.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Instructor will participate in departmental, faculty and university committees as required, collaborate with other faculty and staff in the improvement and coordination of programs and contribute to the review and evaluation of students in the 4^th year project cycle. The successful applicant will be required to continue professional development in Management and Marketing. As understanding agriculture, food and rural business is central to the department role, the successful applicant will be required to remain current in those areas.

Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter stating qualifications and abilities, a curriculum vitae including teaching experience, the name, address, and phone number of three referees and a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire (see: to Dr. Christopher Hartt, Chair of Selection Committee, Department of Business and Social Sciences, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, P.O. Box 550, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2N 5E3, no later than 15 June

2018.  Electronic applications are preferred, to be submitted in confidence to fac.bss@dal.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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