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SMU

TO: CUPE Local 3912  

FROM: Dr. Sam Veres, Dean of Science 

DATE: 2024-08-01 

RE: Fall 2024 Semester Teaching Opportunity  

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE Local  3912, I am notifying you of an undergraduate teaching opportunity in General Science (GSCI) at  Saint Mary’s University during the Fall semester of the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The available  course is a co-teaching assignment to GSCI 1801 – Special Topics (ST): Leadership  Fundamentals.  

We offer on-campus, remote, and web-based courses. In all cases, candidates must be willing  to teach the course remotely, should the need arise. Course delivery is expected to be hybrid,  both in-person and online.  

HOW TO APPLY:  

Applicants who currently hold a part-time teaching appointment in General Science at Saint  Mary’s University must be deemed qualified to teach the course they are applying to teach. To  apply to teach or co-teach a course/section, please send the following information in an e-mail  message: Course number and section and name of the course (e.g., GSCI 1801.1), a summary  of previous/experience and/or qualifications for teaching the course in question, including any  experience with remote or on-line delivery. 

Individuals who do not hold a current part-time teaching appointment at Saint Mary’s University  must be appointed prior to receiving a teaching assignment. Those applying for an appointment  to teach this course shall possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Education or Psychology;  relevant experience and an aptitude for teaching at a post-secondary level. Applicants should  submit a complete application (including a cover letter, outlining any experience with remote or  on-line teaching, CV, proof of academic credentials, name and contact information of three  referees, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness). 

Submissions should be made as a single PDF file sent by e-mail to dean.science@smu.ca.  Instructors should only apply for those courses that they are willing and able to teach.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024-08-16

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our  community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect,  we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible  minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity  and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified  candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and  permanent residents. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please  contact the Saint Mary’s Human Resources Department at hr@smu.ca.  

All of the above information is required. Incomplete applications will not be processed.  

Only applications submitted in response to this posting will be considered and only successful  applicants will be contacted. 

Thank you,  

Sam Veres 

Dean of Science 

Saint Mary’s University 

Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 3C3 

Fall 2024 Semester Course Opening 

On-campus and remote (hybrid) Lecture (2024-09-04 to 2024-12-19):  

GSCI 1801 – Special Topics: Leadership Fundamentals  

Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. 

Requirements for the course assignment: 

  1. MSc in Psychology or MEd 
  2. Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.  
  3. Relevant course development experience is an asset. 

In accordance with Schedule A (Sept 1/23 Stipend) of the Collective Agreement, stipends per  co-taught section (0.25 FCE) range from $3,055.50 to $3,406.25.
SMU

FROM:  Dr. Sam Veres, Interim Dean of Science

DATE:  2023 08 17

RE: Fall 2023 Academic Year Teaching Opportunities

In accordance with the Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE Local 3912, I am notifying you of undergraduate teaching opportunities in General Sciences (GSCI) at Saint Mary’s University during the Fall semester of the 2023- 2024 academic year. The available course is a co-teaching assignment to GSCI 1801 ST: Leadership Fundamentals.

We offer on-campus, remote, and web-based courses. In all cases, candidates must be willing to teach the course remotely, should the need arise. Course delivery is expected to be hybrid, both in-person and online.

How to Apply: Applicants who currently hold a part-time teaching appointment in GSCI at Saint Mary’s University must be deemed qualified to teach the course they are applying to teach. To apply to teach or co-teach a course/section, please send the following information in an email message: Course number and section and name of the course (e.g., GSCI 1801.1), a summary of previous/experience and/or qualifications for teaching the course in question, including any experience with remote or on-line delivery.

Individuals who do not hold a current part-time teaching appointment at Saint Mary’s University must be appointed prior to receiving a teaching assignment. Those applying for an appointment to teach this course shall possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Education or Psychology; relevant experience and an aptitude for teaching at a post-secondary level.  Applicants should submit a complete application (including a cover letter, outlining any experience with remote or on-line teaching, CV, proof of academic credentials, name and contact information of three referees, and any evidence of teaching effectiveness).

Submissions should be made as a single PDF file sent by e-mail to dean.science@smu.ca.  Instructors should only apply for those courses that they are willing and able to teach.

Application deadline:  2023-08-25

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@smu.ca.

All of the above information is required. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Only applications submitted in response to this posting will be considered.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Thank you,

Sam Veres

Interim Dean of Science

Saint Mary’s University

Halifax, NS, Canada, B3H 3C3

Fall Course Openings

On-campus and remote (hybrid) Lecture (2023-10-05 to 2023-12-20): 

GSCI 1801 Leadership Fundamentals  TR 4:00 pm -5:15 pm

Requirements for the course assignment:

  1. MSc in Psychology or MEd
  2. Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
  3. Relevant course development experience is an asset.

In accordance with Schedule A2 (Sept 1/22 Stipend) of the Collective Agreement, stipends per co-taught section (0.25 FCE) range from $2,995 to $3,339.
DAL

Position Title Part-Time Academic (Dalhousie Integrated Science Program Statistics Instructor)
Posting Number PTAP1362P
Department/Unit Faculty of Science – General
Location Halifax
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Instructor will be responsible for teaching statistics and data literacy components of the Integrated Science Program (SCIE 1506/1507) in the Faculty of Science. For information on the Integrated Science program, see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/integrated-science-program.html). The instructor will be responsible for teaching introductory statistics content (equivalent to STAT 1060) and will assist with the further integration of data literacy and statistical skills into the course curriculum. They will also assist other program faculty in the development and delivery of integrated content sessions and will provide statistical advising for student research projects. The position is valued at the equivalent of 6 credit hours over the fall and winter, although the duties are more heavily weighted toward the fall term.
Course delivery in fall and winter term is expected to be fully in-person, though the candidate must be prepared to switch to online delivery should it be required by health guidelines. Specific duties include:
1 – Coordinate and teach Introductory Statistics content in SCIE 1506 (Fall term): Deliver the statistics component of DISP, encompassing STAT 1060 content and additional content specific to DISP.
· Deliver lectures (~20) and tutorials (1.5 h/week). Provide online learning resources, e.g., lecture notes and/or recordings, assigned readings and short, online pre-lecture quizzes.
· Supervise statistics TAs; oversee marking of tutorial assignments (8-10) and tests. Update assignments as needed, to incorporate student-collected data.
· Fulfill administrative duties associated with DISP statistics component (e.g., upload grades, hold office hours).
2 – Assist with instruction of the data literacy and research skills component (Fall and Winter terms).
The Writing in Science component of the Integrated Science Program includes scientific methodology, data literacy, and a research project, and is taught across fall and winter terms. The Statistics Instructor will be expected to
· Provide verbal feedback to student research groups on a data-related writing assignment (Winter term, ~8 hours contact time)
· Hold weekly office hours (Winter term) to assist students in the analysis of their project data.
· Assist in developing and delivering 2 to 4 workshops on topics including research design, variable types, statistical approaches to different data types, and data visualization.
3 – Development of statistics materials for laboratories and field trips (Fall and Winter terms)
Collaborate in the design of data collection, analysis and reporting components of field trips and labs. The Statistics Instructor will work with the Biology, Earth Science and Psychology subject instructors to
· Develop the statistical component for 3 Biology field trips in fall term (design data sheets, compile student-collected data). Duties will include participation in 2 to 4 of the field trips.
· Develop the statistical component for 3 laboratories activities (One each for Biology, Earth Science, Psychology) in winter term (design data sheets, compile student-collected data)
4 – Collaborative teaching and assessment (Fall and Winter term): Engage with instructors of the other subjects and work collaboratively to deliver the statistics component as part of an integrated whole.
· Attend weekly meetings with other Integrated Science faculty.
· Provide year end feedback on the statistics curriculum of SCIE 1506 by April 30, 2023.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position

A graduate degree completed or in progress in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience teaching university-level courses in statistics. Experience teaching R at an introductory level. Experience applying statistics to data in other disciplines is desired. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in Introductory Statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold values of equity, diversity, and inclusion within DISP.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact details for three references, and teaching evaluations (where applicable). All application materials must be submitted online at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9932. The start date for this position is September 1, 2022. Review of applications will begin May 31, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range/Pay Rate In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023
Open Date 05/03/2022
Close Date 05/31/2022
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9932

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. List of referees

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Title Part-Time Academic (SCIE 4710; SCIE 4702)
Posting Number PTAP1267P
Department/Unit Science – Dean’s Office
Location Halifax
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for a fourth-year capstone class, Science and Technology Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (SCIE 4701.03, SCIE 4702.03). The class is a full academic year course and will be offered TR, from 1425-1555. The anticipated class size will be approximately 42 students. The responsibilities of the successful applicant will include all lecture and guest speaker preparation, additional meetings with student teams outside of class time, and providing feedback to weekly presentations. This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Applicants must have a graduate degree in science and/or business or management, demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and have previous experience with the class material.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that you begin employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check Website for more information.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment September 2022 to April 2023
Open Date 03/21/2022
Close Date 04/01/2022
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9427

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Teaching Statement

 

 

Position Title Part-Time Academic (Writing in Science Instructor, SCIE 1506 & SCIE 1507)
Posting Number PTAP958P
Department/Unit Science – Dean’s Office
Location Halifax
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The part-time academic will be responsible for the continued development and teaching of the Writing in Science component of the Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP) (see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/integrated-science-program.html), in collaboration with other DISP faculty. The position is valued at the equivalent of 2.5 CUPE PTA units over the fall and winter.

Responsibilities are as follows:

1 – Developing Writing in Science teaching materials for SCIE 1506 (Fall term) and SCIE 1507 (Winter term)
·  Develop instructions and supporting resources and rubrics for a new field trip report on coastal dunes. Align writing assignment instructions with field procedures established by DISP Faculty.
·  Develop Brightspace quizzes to assess student comprehension of an assigned scientific article.
·  Develop teaching resources for Fall and Winter writing in science workshops. Example topics include: Asking questions, anatomy of a scientific paper, citing the literature, paraphrasing and economy of expression.
 
2 – Instruction of Writing in Science content in SCIE 1506 (Fall term): 
·  Teach scientific writing to first year science students by preparing and delivering tutorials and exercises on the parts of a scientific paper and on the term writing assignments (~12 tutorials, Wednesdays 1630-1730) and by assisting teaching a field trip on coastal dunes (Sept 23) which is the basis for written assignments.
·  Consult with Dalhousie Libraries, DISP Faculty and guest workshop hosts to determine content and logistics for workshops of Types of Scientific Articles, Mapping (GIS), and Infographics. Attend and assist teaching these workshops (~5 workshops Tuesdays 835-955 or Friday 1435-1735)
·  Mark and provide extensive and timely written feedback on individual sections of the coastal dune field trip report: intro + methods, results + discussion, full report (for 25-30 students).
·  Hire and oversee field report marking completed by two TAs (marking report sections and field reports for 25 students each)
·  Meet with students to discuss writing during weekly office hours (1-2 hours per week) and by email.
·  Fulfill administrative duties associated with the Writing in Science component (e.g., update rubrics, upload learning resources to Brightspace, upload grades)
3 – Instruction of Writing in Science content in SCIE 1507 (Winter term)
Students in Integrated Science complete research projects in Dalhousie and affiliated host labs in the winter term, and complete writing assignments related to their research projects (research proposal, annotated bibliography, topic sentence outline and first and final research paper drafts). In April students present their projects in a conference-style event.
The Writing in Science Instructor will:
·  Update and teach tutorials and workshops on writing assignments (~8 at 1 hour each, Thursdays 1030-1130)
·  Provide extensive and timely written feedback to 30-40 students on the following: topic sentence outline, first draft research paper, final research paper. Consider input from host labs when providing written feedback to students
·  Meet with research supervisors as needed for clarification on research topics
·   Meet with students to discuss writing during weekly office hours (1-2 hours per week) and by email.
·  Coordinate marking with two teaching assistants who will each mark for 20 students
·  Fulfill administrative duties associated with the writing in science component (e.g., update rubrics, upload learning resources to Brightspace, upload grades)
·  Assist with research proposal and presentation marking
SCIE 1506 and 1507:
·  Attend weekly meetings with other Integrated Science faculty (fall and winter)
·  Support integrated aspects of DISP by invigilating, marking, and Brightspace work
·  Provide year end feedback on and suggestions for the writing in science curriculum by April 30th
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Preference will be given to applicants with a background/degree(s) in life sciences and a working knowledge of core concepts in physical sciences. Graduate research experience in life sciences. Strong interest in teaching writing and critical thinking, outstanding writing skills, and experience preparing scientific manuscripts. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and previous experience reviewing scientific writing or teaching writing to undergraduates is an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold values of equity, diversity, and inclusion within DISP.
Salary Range/Pay Rate
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 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
Term of appointment
Open Date 07/21/2021
Close Date 07/30/2021
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7140

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. List of referees

 

Employment Opportunity: Part-time Academic Posting in the History of Science and Technology Program

The University of King’s College’s History of Science and Technology Program invites applications for a part-time instructor who would be responsible for teaching the following course:

HSTC 2410   Imagining Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 
Though the term ‘artificial intelligence’ was first coined in 1956, human beings have dreamt of creating intelligent machines for centuries. In this course, we will uncover the rich history of both artificial intelligence and robotics. We will begin with the automata of ancient Greece and work our way through the Islamic golden age toward the modern era of artificial intelligence research. This historical picture will be complemented by an examination of current advances in AI and robotics in a number of different fields, including mathematical proof, policing, high-frequency trading, art, agriculture, law, and advertising. Along the way, we will also pay close attention to the philosophical, social, and ethical implications posed by these technological developments and their applications to nearly every aspect of modern life.

The class will be offered on-line as an Asynchronous Session summer term (June 3 – August 27, 2021).

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting online classes and discussions, evaluating assignments, attending staff meetings, and holding online office hours.  If eligible, the candidate may be required to supervise a teaching assistant.  This position reports to the Director of the Program.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Applicants should possess, as a minimum requirement, a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies or a relevant discipline or field of research. Prior experience teaching at the University level is a strong asset.

Pay Rate: Remuneration is based upon qualifications and experience

To apply: Applicants must submit, in electronic form, a cover letter stating their qualifications for, and interest in, teaching the class, a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness by January 15, 2021 to:

Dr. Gordon McOuat, Director

c/o Sharon Brown

History of Science and Technology Program

Email: sharon.brown@ukings.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient enrolment in the course and approval by the University. ​

We strongly encourage the application of those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. 

​Employment Opportunity: Part-time Academic Posting in the History of Science and Technology Program

The University of King’s College’s History of Science and Technology Program invites applications for a part-time instructor who would be responsible for teaching the following course:

HSTC 3415   Brewing Civilization: The History, Culture and Science of Beer
Beer and the process of brewing stand at the origins and centre of the key developments of the “West”, its cultural institutions and scientific developments. This lecture/seminar class will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the relation between brewing history, science and culture by focusing on primary texts along with reconstructions of particular activities and experiments associated with the history of brewing.

The class will be offered on-line as an Asynchronous Session summer term (June 3 – August 27, 2021).

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting online classes and discussions, evaluating assignments, attending staff meetings, and holding online office hours.  If eligible, the candidate may be required to supervise a teaching assistant.  This position reports to the Director of the Program.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Applicants should possess, as a minimum requirement, a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies or a relevant discipline or field of research. Prior experience teaching at the University level is a strong asset.

Pay Rate: Remuneration is based upon qualifications and experience

To apply: Applicants must submit, in electronic form, a cover letter stating their qualifications for, and interest in, teaching the class, a curriculum vitae, two confidential letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness by January 15, 2021 to:

Dr. Gordon McOuat, Director

c/o Sharon Brown

History of Science and Technology Program

Email: sharon.brown@ukings.ca

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient enrolment in the course and approval by the University. ​

We strongly encourage the application of those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. 

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