Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The instructor is responsible for lecturing on the characteristics, evolution and special adaptations, behaviour, population biology, and ecosystem roles of marine mammals.

This role includes designing and implementing all course assessments exam invigilation); general administration of the course (handling student issues, providing necessary student accommodations, building and managing a course Brightspace site, submitting grades, hiring/supervising TAs, etc.); and assisting students on an individual basis.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus, or out on field trips if appropriate.

The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position Advanced degree in biology with teaching and research experience in marine mammalogy.

Demonstrated ability in lecturing to students in an undergraduate course.

First-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.





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.

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 Mikmaq), 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.

📌 Part-Time Academic (MARI 3090: Marine Mammalogy) – Fall 2026 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality