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DEPARTMENT: College of Sustainability

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: 14 May 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 May 2018

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: College of Sustainability

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching the winter course, SUST 3950.03, "Topics in Environment Sustainability & Society". This course will be offered in the Winter session, 7 January – 8 April, 2019, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am – 12:55pm. Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports. The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates in preparation for the course and marking assignments.

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REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: A graduate degree in a field related to food systems and sustainability, with expertise in interdisciplinary learning and research. Minimum of five years of teaching experience and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness in undergraduate fields related to writing advising, and experiential learning. Post-graduate certificate in university teaching and learning preferred. Direct experience leading community-based research and projects in food systems and sustainability. Ability to work with colleagues collaboratively and constructively. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency with AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s learning management system (Brightspace) is considered an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:

Sherry Elliott

Manager, Finance & Administration

College of Sustainability, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ sustprog@dal.ca

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons and women.​