Part-Time Academic: Human Physiology 1 PHYL 1001/1011, Human Physiology 2 PHYL 1002/1012 - Fall/Winter 2024/2025
Dalhousie University
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-partiel
Posting Number PTAP2400P
Department/Unit Physiology & Biophysics
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to deliver engaging physiology courses to large, first-year students, (Human Physiology 1 (PHYL 1001, 1011) and Human Physiology 2 (1002, 1012)), in accordance with established learning objectives and syllabi, in the fall 2024 and winter 2025.In collaboration with a faculty member, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and implement active learning tasks to support and encourage students' learning of physiological concepts in face-to-face, hybrid, and online educational settings.
- Implement, manage, and fairly evaluate diverse assessments in accordance with the established syllabi.
- Administrative duties related to the assigned courses (e.g. grade submission).
- Hire, train, manage, and supervise a team of teaching assistants (TAs) to support the face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery of first-year physiology courses.
- Communicate promptly and respectfully with a diverse body of students, both in person and via technology (e.g. email, video meetings, etc.), with the aim to support students' course experience.
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members to ensure consistent and effective delivery of instruction.
- Use course-specific Brightspace sites to communicate with students about course-related matters, and enhance the delivery of instruction.
- Create safe, respectful, and welcoming learning environments so that all students - including under-represented groups - feel supported and valued.
- MSc in Physiology or related field. PhD in Physiology or related field is preferred.
- Prior experience with post-secondary instruction. Prior experience as a teaching assistant in first-year physiology courses at Dalhousie is a strong asset.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or evidence-based teaching at the post-secondary level.
- Experience with first-year undergraduate students situation, challenges, and opportunities.
- Ability and motivation to deliver high-quality instruction both face-to-face and via technology (including, but not limited to, Brightspace, Collaborate, Panopto).
- Ability and motivation to relate to and communicate effectively with large classes of first-year students.
- Ability and motivation to create safe, respectful, and student-centred learning environments.
- Availability to teach in-person at pre-determined times (Mondays and Fridays from 2:35-3:25PM during the fall semester and Mondays 2:35-3:25PM & Fridays 1:35-2:25PM during the winter semester) on Dalhousie's Halifax campus.
Additional InformationAll 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 (EDIA). Our university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .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 .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment September 2024 -April 2025
Open Date
Close Date 04/29/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter
- Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Teaching Statement
- List of referees