Instructor - Fafu International College

2 weeks ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

Position Details:

  • Position Information
    Position Title


 Instructor
  • FAFU International College

Posting Number

  • F593P

Type of position

  • Limited Term

Department/Unit

  • Plant, Food and Envir Sciences

Location

  • Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity-The fall semester in China typically falls between September and January. The winter semester typically falls between late February and late June. The instructor is expected to spend 12 weeks per semester in China and will be in Truro during the remainder of the year for department and faculty activities and/or service and administrative tasks, as required. If needed, the instructor may be asked to teach in Truro; however, the primary teaching responsibilities are in China.
Dalhousie covers flights and other travel expenses between Canada and China. FAFU provides on-campus residence and a fixed weekly meal allowance to be used at the meal hall at FAFU.

The Instructor is responsible for travel between the residence and classrooms (approximately 1.5 km) and any other personal expenses generated in China.

Residence and meal allowance will not be provided in Truro.

About the Employer
Dalhousie is a leading, research-intensive Canadian university offering a wealth of programs through diverse faculties.

With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university's energetic academic community.

The Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences is home to a vibrant team of scientists and instructors focused on four priority areas: plant and horticultural sciences, environmental sciences and agroecology, food science, and landscape architecture.

Related areas of Departmental research strengths include crop physiology, soil health, climate change, organic agriculture, agronomy, and molecular biology.

The department also benefits from strong collaborations with the agricultural industry, and research stations of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, throughout the Atlantic region and beyond.

Currently FAFU has 19 colleges and 1 independent college with full-time undergraduate and postgraduate education. It offers 65 undergraduate programs, 12 doctoral and 27 master's programs of first-grade disciplines, and 11 postdoctoral research stations. 30,000 full-time students are currently studying in FAFU, of which about 4,500 are graduate students.

About the Position

Instructor's responsibilities include:

  • 80% teaching and 20% administrative work
  • The program will have a maximum of 120 students. First and second year courses will have a class size of up to 60 students. Third and forth year courses will have a class size of up to 40 students.
  • The instructor will likely be responsible for a minimum of 2 courses per term (a minimum of 2 sections per class). The actual teaching load might be higher, with a maximum of 8 sections in total per term.
  • The instructor is responsible for labs/practices/tutorials, and marking of assignments/tests/exams, etc.
  • When the teaching load is high, TAs/Markers may be assigned. The instructor is responsible for collaborating with TAs.
  • The instructor is expected to participate in other faculty activities, such as contributing to committees, participating in annual program reviews, etc.
  • Occasionally, the instructors may be asked to teach in Truro, if needed.

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a graduate degree (MSc minimum) in agriculture, plant science, or a related field, which must be awarded by the start of the appointment, and a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Provide evidence of completion of at least some professional development related to teaching.
  • Be a clear and stimulating communicator who can inspire students of all levels, support Faculty initiatives, and participate in growing the reputation of the Faculty and University.
  • Be able to travel to and spend approximately 12 weeks per term in China (not more than 183 days total per year).
  • A cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience relevant to this position (maximum of 2 pages)
  • A CV (maximum of 3 pages) A teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
  • Posting Detail Information
    Open Date

Close Date

  • 05/10/2024

Open Until Filled

  • No

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