Part-Time Academic (MARI 3603: Practical Aquaculture - Winter 2026)
Dalhousie University
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Halifax, NS
Contract type: Full time
Position Information
Position Title
Part-Time Academic (MARI 3603: Practical Aquaculture - Winter 2026)
Posting Number PTAP3093P
Department/Unit Biology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering MARI 3603: Practical Aquaculture during the Winter 2026 term. The course provides students with aquaculture practical experience. The laboratories involve finfish, shellfish and live feed, and help students acquire skills useful for conducting experiments with aquatic animals (e.g. marking, measuring, anaesthesia, etc.). Students collect real data and learn to conduct exploratory graphical and statistical analyses.
The Instructor’s responsibilities include preparing and providing the lectures and labs, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports, Brightspace administration, handling student issues, submitting grades, hiring/supervising TA’s, communication with technicians and Aquatron staff, etc. In addition, The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking. Due to course requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person, or out on field trips if appropriate. The position reports to the Chair of the Department
Qualifications/Requirements of Position The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology in a related discipline. Previous, recent teaching experience in the subject matter would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees
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 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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
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
Posting Detail Information Term of appointment January - April 2026
Open Date 10/20/2025
Close Date 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19715
Posting Number PTAP3093P
Department/Unit Biology
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering MARI 3603: Practical Aquaculture during the Winter 2026 term. The course provides students with aquaculture practical experience. The laboratories involve finfish, shellfish and live feed, and help students acquire skills useful for conducting experiments with aquatic animals (e.g. marking, measuring, anaesthesia, etc.). Students collect real data and learn to conduct exploratory graphical and statistical analyses.
The Instructor’s responsibilities include preparing and providing the lectures and labs, test preparation, and evaluation of tests and reports, Brightspace administration, handling student issues, submitting grades, hiring/supervising TA’s, communication with technicians and Aquatron staff, etc. In addition, The part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking. Due to course requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person, or out on field trips if appropriate. The position reports to the Chair of the Department
Qualifications/Requirements of Position The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology in a related discipline. Previous, recent teaching experience in the subject matter would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees
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 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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
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
Posting Detail Information Term of appointment January - April 2026
Open Date 10/20/2025
Close Date 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19715
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