Part-Time Academic; PHYC Introduction to Physics - Fall Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Academic (PHYC 1190: Introduction to Physics) - Fall 2026
Job Summary &

Key Responsibilities

Duties include full responsibility and administration for evening teaching labs (labs course delivery and set up; TA supervision; lab assignment marking; lab demonstration set up; exam invigilation and marking, etc.) for PHYC 1190 – Introduction to Physics (Fall 2026).

The course concentrates on mechanics (forces and motion). Ideas are introduced through in-class demonstrations enabling students to relate to physical theory to events in the real world, with hands-on exploration of concepts in labs.

Labs:
Mondays and Thursdays: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Reasonable office hours should be available to students.

Position reports to the Chair of the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Candidates must have an advanced degree in Physics (MSc or PhD).

Critical thinking skills and relevant teaching experience at the University level is required, as well as excellent computing, organization, and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, foster student learning, work collaboratively with diverse faculty and students, and contribute to an inclusive academic environment are required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

As 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.