Part-Time Academic (Biol 3037 - Life Rewritten: Gene Editing - Winter 2024)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (BIOL 3037 - Life Rewritten: Gene Editing - Winter 2024)

Posting Number PTAP1955P

Department/Unit Biology

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

(0.5 FTE ) The instructor will be responsible for the Ethics section of BIOL 3037, Life Rewritten: Gene Editing for Winter 2024. Life Rewritten introduces students to gene editing and synthetic biology tools (eg. CRISPR ) as well as both current and future applications of those tools for conservation, medicine, and food production. This course empowers students to develop informed opinions about the ethics of using such tools in science and society. The responsibilities of the instructor may include preparation of the course syllabus and lectures, evaluation of students, and, if applicable, supervision of teaching assistants. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.

Qualifications/Requirements Of Position

The applicants will have at minimum an undergraduate degree in Biology, or in a related discipline, as well as substantive, graduate level coursework in ethics and/or philosophy of science. Previous, recent teaching experience in the related discipline (e.g. bioethics) and demonstrated ability to lecture to a class of undergraduate students would be a definite asset. First time applicants must provide the names of two referees.

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. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The 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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment January - April 2024

Open Date 07/09/2021

Close Date 05/19/2023

Open Until Filled

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