Position Information

Position Title

Part time Academic (PHYC 4230: Intro to Solid State Physics) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3474P

Department/Unit

Physics and Atmospheric Science

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Duties include full responsibility for delivery and administration of teaching duties (lecture prep and delivery according to course syllabus; exam prep, delivery, and marking; TA supervision, etc.) for PHYC 4230 – Intro to Solid State Physics (Winter 2027).

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of solid-state physics that are related to the periodic nature of the crystalline lattice. Topics include chemical bonding, crystal structure and X-ray diffraction, lattice dynamics and thermal properties, the free electron theory of metals, electrons in a periodic potential, semiconductors, and magnetism.

Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Reasonable office hours should be available to students.

Position reports to the Chair of the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

- Candidates must have an advanced degree in Physics (MSc or PhD).
- Critical thinking skills and relevant teaching experience at the University level is required, as well as excellent computing, organization, and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, foster student learning, work collaboratively with diverse faculty and students, and contribute to an inclusive academic environment are required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

As 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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Open Date

07/23/2026

Close Date

08/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21643

📌 Part-Time Academic (PHYC 4230: Intro to Solid State Physics) - Winter 2027 (Canada)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Canada