Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (BIOA 3008: Growth, Reproduction, Lactation) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3315P

Department/Unit

Animal Science and Aquaculture

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

BIOA3008 Lab (GRL Lab) is a course overseen by the Chair of the Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture. The Part-time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the in-person labs, including test preparation and evaluation, for the Fall 2026 term. The lab is currently scheduled on Mondays from 08.35am to 10.25am.

Course description: A continuation of BIOA 2006, emphasizing physiological systems relevant to animal production. Major topics include growth and development as it applies to meat and brood animal production, and the physiology and management of reproduction and lactation in domestic species.

FORMAT:

• Lecture

• Lab

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Minimum requirement of an MSc. in the area of expertise, with a minimum of two years’ experience. Demonstrated teaching experience required in a post-secondary level environment, with experience in livestock physiology. Previous experience in supervising students would be an asset.

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.

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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2026

Open Date

05/14/2026

Close Date

05/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21044