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Psychology and Neuroscience Department, 鲍鱼tv University

Part-time Instructor: Advertisement

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at 鲍鱼tv University invites applications for a 12-month 60% Limited-Term Instructor position commencing
August 1, 2015. The instructor will be responsible for teaching two or three sections of a third-year Neuroscience lab class in addition to one or two classes in our Neuroscience program.

The Instructor will be responsible for all lectures, for supervising lab sessions, for test preparation, and for exam administration and evaluation (including supplemental examinations) and will also be available for at least two hours per week for student consultation.

Student project supervision and engagement in departmental administration throughout the full year is also expected.

The laboratory class requires experience and proficiency in some or all of the following methods: confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, high-performance liquid chromatography, visualization of neurotransmitter systems, and electron microscopy of neurons and synapses. In accordance with previous years, the class will most likely make use of preparations from vertebrate retinas and insect brains.

Applicants should have a PhD in Neuro- or Biological Sciences, demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and previous experience teaching this or very similar material.

Applications should be submitted by 10 April 2015, to Dr. Kevin Duffy, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, 鲍鱼tv University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2 (FAX 902.494.6585: email: kevin.duffy@dal.ca). Applications should include a summary of previous teaching experience, statement of teaching interest, a curriculum vitae, evaluations received in previously taught university courses; and, two or more confidential letters of reference forwarded under separate cover by the referees.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 鲍鱼tv University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. Appointment to this position will be subject to budgetary approval.