Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (BIOA 3003: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3327P

Department/Unit

Animal Science and Aquaculture

Location

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

BIOA3003 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 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 lectures, including test preparation and evaluation. Lectures are currently scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 0835am to 0955am, in the Fall Term 2026 (September – December).

Course description: An introduction to comparative anatomy. Emphasis is placed on analyzing vertebrate structure. Comparisons of form and function within the Vertebrata are discussed with an evolutionary perspective. This is supplemented in the laboratory by detailed dissections of representative vertebrates.

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 animal sciences. A PhD in the area of expertise would be an asset, as well as previous experience in supervising students.

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

05/30/2026

Open Until Filled

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https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21082