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Position Title

Part Time Academic CHEM 2402: Organic Chemistry II - 2 Lab Assistants - Winter 2025

Posting Number

PTAP2694P

Department/Unit

Chemistry

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position includes working with the teaching team in the preparation and delivery of all aspects of lab for Chem 2402 in the Winter 2025 term. This may include preparation of course materials, preparation and marking of student assignments/quizzes/midterms/final examination, answering student enquiries, running lab sessions, running tutorials, and other tasks as assigned by senior members of the teaching team. This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The position requires a minimum of an MSc degree (Ph D preferred) or two years of graduate studies in Chemistry, with a specialization in organic chemistry. Experience providing teaching support for classroom or laboratory teaching at the university level is required, experience at providing teaching support for an undergraduate organic chemistry class is preferred. The preferred applicant must have proven experience in working independently (as well as with a group) and meeting workplace objectives and deadlines.

The application package should be submitted via People Admin and should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier summarizing relevant teaching experience, and names/contact information of two referees, by the posting deadline.

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.

Please indicate in the cover letter if you would like to be considered for two PTA positions.

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

Dalhousie also recognizes the need to accommodate candidates to ensure their full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can by viewed online at https://www.dal.ca/policies. For further information regarding this position, or to request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please email chmchair@dal.ca.

Term of appointment

January 2025 - April 2025

Open Date

12/07/2020

Close Date

10/23/2024

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17700