The Department of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University is seeking to fill a tenure-stream position with an anticipated start date between July 1 and September 30, 2019. The successful applicant will have a PhD, or equivalent, and postdoctoral experience (at least two years preferred). Candidates should have a strong record of, or potential for, high-quality research, teaching, and administrative service commensurate with their career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a strong externally funded research program and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will have expertise in pharmacogenomics, preferably as applied to drug pharmacodynamics and/or pharmacokinetics. The Department of Pharmacology maintains a strong research profile across a wide range of health-related fields. Information on the research activities of the Department of Pharmacology can be found at http://pharmacology.medicinedal.ca. Applicants should indicate their alignment with one or more of the research… View the Full Ad
School of Resource & Environmental Studies, CRC Tier I (Career Stream)
The School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Social Dimensions of Clean Technology from outstanding candidates who self-identify in one or more of the following groups: racially visible persons or persons with a disability (see www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid for definitions of these groups). In accordance with the requirements established for Tier 1 CRCs (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/), the successful candidate will be an outstanding and innovative researcher, who is recognized as an international leader in their field, with a superior record of research impact and a demonstrated ability to attract and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows… View the Full Ad
Department of Biology (Career Stream)
Dalhousie University invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position, the Jarislowsky Chair in Marine Ecosystem Forecasting. We seek an exceptional candidate who will study marine ecosystems by creating predictive models incorporating broad data inputs (biotic, physical, and social), with the goal of forecasting ecological change to inform public policy that supports ecosystem services and reduces human impacts in the marine realm. The successful candidate will have expertise in biodiversity and ecological theory, statistical and mechanistic modelling, as well as substantial work experience in applying such approaches to marine conservation science. The position will reside in the Department of Biology but will also be affiliated with the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI); in addition, it will benefit from interaction with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the National Research Council Laboratory, and the newly established Ocean Supercluster. In keeping with the mandate of the OFI, the candidate will be expected to build a world-class research program emphasizing the North Atlantic and Canadian Arctic Gateway embedded within a global context; a track record of research in this arena will be regarded as a strong asset. The endowment for the Chair will provide a substantial annual research grant for an initial term of five years, potentially renewable for an additional five years… View the Full Ad
Medical Sciences Program (Career Stream)
The Medical Sciences Program at Dalhousie University invites applications for a full-time career-stream Instructor Position commencing Jan 1, 2019. The Medical Sciences program is a broad, interdisciplinary preparatory program that introduces undergraduate students to subjects in medicine, science, and arts and social sciences. For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/medical-science.html . This position is devoted solely to the Medical Sciences Program. The successful candidate will coordinate and teach SCIE 4901/4902 (Medical Sciences Honours), chair the Medical Sciences Honours… View the Full Ad
School of Physiotherapy (Career Stream)
The School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a full-time probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2019. Dalhousie’s School of Physiotherapy is one of 10 units within the Faculty of Health, committed to achieving five strategic directions including engaging in transformational teaching and learning, growth of the research enterprise, fostering citizenship, cultivating partnerships and mobilizing supports for innovation. The Faculty of Health is home to one of the largest number of health professions programs at a Canadian University… View the Full Ad
Department of History (Career Stream)
The Department of History at Dalhousie University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the history of the North American continent, at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor, specialization open. The position is open to historians of any part of the continent of North America. Candidates should be motivated towards interdisciplinary and community-engaged teaching and scholarship. Candidates should have a PhD by July 2019; ABDs will also be considered. This position is part of the Dalhousie Diversity Faculty Award (DDFA) program… View the Full Ad
Indigenous Studies (Career Stream)
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies commencing July 1, 2019. We seek an indigenous scholar, with a promising research profile and agenda, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, and a willingness to engage with the larger community. Candidates should also be able to draw from their own experience of Indigeneity… View the Full Ad
Department of Urology (Career Stream)
The Department of Urology at Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a full-time academic urologist with subspecialty training in transplantation and minimally invasive surgery/endourology. This position will hold a Continuing Appointment with Annual Academic Career Development at the appropriate academic rank (depending on qualifications and experience) within the Faculty of Medicine. In addition to adult patient care, responsibilities will include teaching, research and administration. The successful candidate will join an established Department of Urology with strong interests in clinical and basic research. Candidates must hold an MD plus FRCSC qualification in Urology, or equivalent qualifications… View the Full Ad
School of Social Work, CRC Tier II (Career Stream)
The Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University invites applications for a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of “Resilience” to be held in the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health. The appointment will be a probationary tenure-track or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2019. The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential and capacity to develop and lead an internationally recognized research program, within our Resilience focus, that aligns with our strategic directions within the Faculty of Health and promotes collaboration with external partners in this area… View the Full Ad
Department of Animal Science & Aquaculture- Animal Welfare (Career Stream)
The Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture in the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture, Truro, invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure stream faculty position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on the candidate. Exceptional cases at the Professor level will be considered. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the Animal Sciences with demonstrated expertise in welfare and physiology. Experience with livestock or poultry, evidence of multidisciplinary activity and potential to fit synergistically into cross-disciplinary teams concerned with animal welfare aspects of alternative sustainable animal production systems is required. Qualification as a professional agrologist in Canada is highly preferred. Companion animal experience is desirable. Expertise of the candidate must be supported by an excellent scientific publication record and research plan; at least two years postdoctoral experience is preferred. The incumbent will have demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in areas that complement our teaching program; and excellent oral and written communication skills… View the Full Ad