Part-Time Academic (PHYC 2800: Climate Change) - Fall 2026
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic (PHYC 2800: Climate Change) - Fall 2026
Posting Number PTAP3468P
Department/Unit Physics and Atmospheric Science
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
Duties include full responsibility for delivery and administration of teaching duties (lecture prep and delivery according to course syllabus; exam prep, delivery, and marking; TA supervision, etc.) for PHYC 2800 – Climate Change (Fall 2026).
The workings of the Earth’s climate system are examined and then applied to help understand contemporary climate change. The role of numerical climate models is discussed with the aim of interpreting climate change projections for the coming decades. The impacts of climate change are studied with a focus on the various mitigation and adaptation strategies needed.
Lectures: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10:30am to 11:30am
Reasonable office hours should be available to students.
Position reports to the Chair of the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science.
Qualifications/Requirements Of Position
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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment Sept 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Open Date 07/20/2026
Close Date 07/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21636
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic (PHYC 2800: Climate Change) - Fall 2026
Posting Number PTAP3468P
Department/Unit Physics and Atmospheric Science
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
Duties include full responsibility for delivery and administration of teaching duties (lecture prep and delivery according to course syllabus; exam prep, delivery, and marking; TA supervision, etc.) for PHYC 2800 – Climate Change (Fall 2026).
The workings of the Earth’s climate system are examined and then applied to help understand contemporary climate change. The role of numerical climate models is discussed with the aim of interpreting climate change projections for the coming decades. The impacts of climate change are studied with a focus on the various mitigation and adaptation strategies needed.
Lectures: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10:30am to 11:30am
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.
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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .
Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment Sept 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Open Date 07/20/2026
Close Date 07/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21636