Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Part-Time Academic (PTA) will be responsible for teaching OCEA 4401 – Marine Management I, a fourth-year undergraduate course that introduces students to contemporary marine management issues and the interdisciplinary approaches required to address challenges facing the marine environment. The course examines the relationship between science, policy, governance, and management, with an emphasis on sustainable marine decision-making.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing and delivering lectures for OCEA 4401 in accordance with the approved course syllabus.
- Teaching two in-person lectures per week during the Fall term, as scheduled in the academic timetable (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:35 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.).
- Holding office hours by appointment to provide academic support and guidance to students.
- Developing, administering, and grading course assignments and assessments, and submitting final grades in accordance with University policies.
- Maintaining course materials on Brightspace and communicating with students regarding course-related matters.
- Ensuring course delivery and assessment are conducted in accordance with Dalhousie University policies and academic standards.
- Performing other instructional duties normally associated with the teaching of a fourth-year undergraduate course.
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
