Job Summary &
Key Responsibilities
The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching MARI/OCEA
4556, OCEA/BIOL 5665, “Hacking the Blue Planet: the Scientific and Social Dimensions of Ocean Fertilization” during the 2026/27 Fall Term.
This course explores the biology, ecology, biogeochemistry and ethical and legal dimensions of purposeful ocean fertilization. Through lectures, discussion, case studies, and group projects, students consider the biological and oceanographic basis of ocean fertilization and its use as a
1) scientific tool and
2) controversial geoengineering strategy for climate change mitigation. Students will also consider ocean fertilization in context with very recent developments in other ocean-based climate engineering strategies.
Responsibilities include all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including lectures and evaluation of assignments, handling student issues, submitting grades etc. In addition, the part-time academic should expect to spend considerable time before and after the official course dates preparing and marking.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. This position reports to the Chair of the Biology Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
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 Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2
SLGBTQIA+ 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.
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