Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Closing in 11 days
Location
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Canada
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 17, 2026
About the role
Position Details
Position Information| Position Title | Part-Time Academic (BIOL 3037: Life Rewritten: Gene Editing) - Winter 2027 |
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| Posting Number | PTAP3564P |
| Department/Unit | Biology |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Job Summary & Key Responsibilities | The instructor will be responsible for the Ethics section of BIOL 3037, Life Rewritten: Gene Editing for Winter 2027 (0.5 FTE). Life Rewritten introduces students to gene editing and synthetic biology tools (eg. CRISPR) as well as both current and future applications of those tools for conservation, medicine, and food production. This course empowers students to develop informed opinions about the ethics of using such tools in science and society. The responsibilities of the instructor may include preparation of the course syllabus and lectures, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. Lectures will be held from 11:35am to 12:55pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. The position reports to the Chair of the Department. |
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| Salary Range/Pay Rate | Per CUPE Collective Agreement |
| 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. |
| Term of appointment | January - April 2027 |
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| Open Date | 10/16/2026 |
| Close Date | 10/30/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21832 |
Documents Needed to Apply
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- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Dossier
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