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HÂþ»­ University, Department of Earth Sciences

Limited-Term Appointment First-Year Course Instructor

The Department of Earth Sciences at HÂþ»­ University invites applications for a 10 month limited term position as an Instructor beginning August 1, 2018. The successful applicant will teach ERTH/GEOG 1030 Introduction to Physical Geography (Winter term), ERTH 1080 Geology 1 (two sections; Fall term), as well as the Integrated Science Program courses SCIE 1505X (Fall term)/SCIE 1505Y (Winter term).  In addition, the appointee will coordinate and supervise teaching assistants (TAs) for ERTH/GEOG 1030, ERTH 1080 and SCIE 1505X/SCIE 1505Y.  

Minimum qualifications include an M.Sc. (or equivalent) in an Earth Sciences-related discipline (e.g., Geography, Geology), prior experience in teaching 1^st year Earth Science and Geography courses, coordination and supervision of meaningful inquiry-based student projects and willingness to plan and supervise field trips for students.

The application deadline is 1 March 2018 for an anticipated start date of 1^st of August 2018. Applications, including the curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (consisting of a description of past courses taught and teaching philosophy), and the names of three referees (including at least one of a person who can comment knowledgably on teaching ability) should be submitted to Sean Hartwell, Earth Sciences Administrator, Department of Earth Sciences, HÂþ»­ University, 1459 Oxford street, Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 (Room 3006, Life Sciences Centre), or e-mailed to erthadm@dal.ca, with the subject line: Earth Sciences LTA.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. HÂþ»­ University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Applicants should submit a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, available at .