Academic (Part-Time)
On-Campus
MATH 1121 - Calculus II (Spring)
MATH 1111 - Calculus I (Spring)
PSYCH 2001 - Research Design & Analysis I (Spring)
PSYCH 2101 - Biopsychology (Spring)
GENS 1401 - The Physical Environment (Spring)
GENS 2421 - Weather and Climate (Spring)
GENS 3701 - Research Methods (Spring)
GENS 3991 - Geography of Energy (Spring)
GENS 3991 - Natural Hazards and the Environment (Spring)
SOCI 1991 - Sociology of Leadership (Spring)
SOCI 2991 - Non-Profit Leadership (Spring)
History- Pre-Conferation Canadian History (Fall and Winter)
BIOL 1201- Human Biology (Spring)
Off Campus
Correspondence
Sackville
Belize
Date of Posting: February 8, 2012
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Mount Allison University invites applications for part-time (stipendiary) positions to teach Mathematics 1111 Calculus I and Mathematics 1121 Calculus II during the spring session of 2012 (30 April to 15 June 2012).
It is anticipated
that Mathematics 1111 will be scheduled for Monday and Wednesday at 4:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Mathematics 1121 will be scheduled for Tuesday and
Thursday at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Enrolment in each course is not expected to exceed 30.
Applicants should have at least a Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
Applicants should
submit a curriculum vitae electronically, which lists three references
to:
Dr. Robert Rosebrugh, Acting Head,
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mount Allison University
Email: math@mta.ca
Review of applications
will begin February 20, 2012.
Date of Posting: February 6, 2012
The Department of
Psychology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time
(stipendiary) position to teach Psychology 2001 Research Design &
Analysis I during the spring session of 2012 (30 April to 15 June 2012).
Psychology 2001 is a lecture and laboratory course covering a range of
research strategies, including descriptive, correlational, experimental,
and quasi-experimental research designs. Other topics include the research
process, ethics in research, defining and measuring variables, sampling,
and writing a research report. The use of descriptive statistics to evaluate
the results of carefully planned research is also described. The anticipated
class size of 12-15. The course involves approximately 3 hours of class
time per week plus 1 hour of lab.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or be near completion. Preference
will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience at the university
level. Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Willingness to work extensively with individual students throughout the
course is necessary. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, and
a statement of the candidate's teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants
should provide the names of three or more referees. Applications are to
be addressed to:
Dr. Stephen Claxton-Oldfield
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB E4L 1C7?
Fax: 506-364-2467, Email: sclaxton@mta.ca?
http://www.mta.ca/faculty/science/psych/index.html
Review of applications will begin in February 29, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Date of Posting: February 6, 2012
The Department of Psychology
at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time (stipendiary)
position to teach Psychology 2101 Biopsychology during the spring session
of 2012 (30 April to 15 June 2012).
Psychology 2101 is a lecture and laboratory course providing students
with a basic foundation in the neural bases of behaviour. Topics will
include the role of evolution and genetics in the development of the nervous
system, the structure and function of the nervous system, and the biological
bases of perception, movement, eating, drinking, sleeping and dreaming,
sexual behaviour, addiction and reward, and memory. The anticipated class
size of 12-15. The course involves approximately 3 hours of class time
per week plus 1 hour of lab.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or be near completion. Preference
will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience at the university
level. Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Willingness to work extensively with individual students throughout the
course is necessary. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, and
a statement of the candidate's teaching interests and philosophy. Applications
are to be addressed to:
Dr. Stephen Claxton-Oldfield
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB E4L 1C7?
Fax: 506-364-2467, Email: sclaxton@mta.ca?
http://www.mta.ca/faculty/science/psych/index.html
Review of applications will begin in February 29, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Date of Posting: February 2, 2012
The Department of
Geography and Environment at Mount Allison University invites applications
from persons interested in teaching in one or more of the following Spring
2012 Session course offerings:
GENS 1401: The Physical Environment. An introduction to the general principles
of Physical Geography and the Environment, emphasizing the physical world
at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. This course introduces the
four fundamental spheres of Physical Geography: the hydrosphere, lithosphere,
atmosphere and biosphere. This is a combined lecture and Lab course. It
is anticipated that the course will be scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
GENS 2421: Weather and Climate. This course highlights elements of weather and climate including the composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere, radiation and energy balances, global circulation, air masses, fronts and atmospheric disturbances, and climates of the world. It places special emphasis on recent climatic changes in the environment. This is a combined Lecture and Lab course. It is anticipated that the course will be scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
GENV 3701: This course
presents a critical examination of current research techniques. Students
design, implement, complete and evaluate a field research project in Human
Geography and
Environment. This is a combined Lecture 3 hours and field-based course.
It is anticipated that the
course will be scheduled for Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GENS 3991: Geography of Energy: The physical, social and environmental impacts. This course will allow for a scientific approach to the impacts of energy and energy systems on the physical and human environment, with attention to the key structures of energy, resource implications and patterns of environmental impact. It is anticipated that the course will be scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
GENS 3991: Natural Hazards and the Environment. An examination of the occurrence, nature and explanation of hazardous natural processes. Attention will be given to defining natural hazards, describing their physical characteristics and discussing the human response to these events. Geological hazards, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanoes, and climatological hazards, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards, will be studied. It is anticipated that this course will be scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:30 (1 week intensive), from June 11 to June 15.
The regular Spring
Session is scheduled from April 30 - June 15, 2012. Preference will be
given to applicants with a PhD and prior teaching experience. Class sizes
are relatively small in this session, yet they must have a minimum number
of students registered in order to proceed. Applicants should submit a
curriculum vitae electronically, which lists three references to:
Dr. Michael Fox
Head, Department of Geography & Environment
Mount Allison University
144 Main Street Sackville, NB E4L 1A7
E-mail: mfox@mta.ca
Review of applicants will begin on February 24, 2012 and continue until
the positions are filled.
Date of Posting: January 31, 2012
The Department of
Sociology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time
(stipendiary) position to teach Sociology 1991, Sociology of Leadership
during the spring session of 2012 (30 April to 15 June 2012). It is anticipated
that the course will be scheduled for Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. with an anticipated class size of 24. The course involves
approximately 3 hours of class time per week.
This course offers students the opportunity to examine leadership theory,
develop leadership skills and apply their knowledge and skills. Topics
include: goal setting, project planning, problem solving, decision-making,
evaluation techniques, communication skills, group dynamics and leadership
styles, potential for leadership, and leadership for social change.
Applicants should have at least a Master's degree in a human service field
as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applications
should include a curriculum vitae, and a statement of the candidate's
teaching interests and philosophy along with the name of three referees.
Applications are to be addressed to:
Dr Erin Steuter
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Sociology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB E4L 1G7
Fax: 506-364-2285, Email: esteuter@mta.ca
Review of applications
will begin in February 24, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Date of Posting: January 31, 2012
The Department of
Sociology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time
(stipendiary) position to teach Sociology 2991 Non-Profit Leadership during
the spring session of 2012 (14 May to 25 May, 2012). It is anticipated
that the course will be scheduled for Monday to Friday at 9:00 a.m. to
12:30 noon, 17 hours per week with an anticipated class size of 24.
This course provides students with an understanding of the role of social
enterprises and non-profit organizations in creating social change at
local, regional, national and international levels. Students will learn
about the nonprofit sector in Canada, exploring why it exists, its history
and magnitude, and issues, trends and challenges that affect the sector.
Emphasizing leadership and management skills, students will examine the
fundamentals of strategic management and explore various approaches to
strategic planning towards social, health and environmental goals. They
will also gain a better understanding of theoretical and practical aspects
of the program planning process within social service systems. Finally,
they will learn about the opportunities and restrictions that nonprofit
leaders face when working toward social, political, and legal change.
Applicants should have at least a Master's degree in a human service field
as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applications
should include a curriculum vitae, and a statement of the candidate's
teaching interests and philosophy along with the name of three referees.
Applications are to be addressed to:
Dr Erin Steuter
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Sociology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB E4L 1G7
Fax: 506-364-2285, Email: esteuter@mta.ca
Review of applications
will begin in February 24, 2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Date of Posting: January 26, 2012
The Department of History
at Mount Allison University invites applications for stipendiary (part-time)
appointments in Asian History for the 2012 term (4 September-24. December).
Candidates should be prepared to teach one second-year introductory course
on modern Asia with an anticipated enrolment of 30-40 students and one
third-year course in the candidate's field of specialty with an anticipated
enrolment of 10-20 students. Each course involves 3 hours of class time
per week and meets on the Sackville campus.
Preference will be given to those with a Ph.D., teaching experience, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please send letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, supporting materials, and request three referees to send letters of reference to:
William Lundell
Head, History Department
Mount Allison University
63D York Street
Sackville, New Brunswick
E4L 1G9
Canada
The search committee
will begin reviewing applications on February 29, 2012 and will continue
until the position is filled.
Date of Posting: January 26, 2012
The Department of History at Mount Allison University invites applications for stipendiary (part-time) appointments in pre-Confederation Canadian history, during the 2012/13 academic year. Courses being offered include a first year course in North American or Canadian history with an anticipated enrolment of 100 students, a second year survey of Canadian history to 1871 with an anticipated enrolment of 45 students, and two upper-level courses in areas of the candidate's own experience or research expertise, each with an anticipated enrolment of 30 or fewer students. Each course involves 3 hours of class time per week and meets on the Sackville campus.
Preference will be given to those candidates with a PhD, teaching experience, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Please send letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, supporting materials, and request three referees to send letters of reference to:
William Lundell
Head, History Department
Mount Allison University
63D York Street
Sackville, New Brunswick
E4L 1G9
Canada
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 29, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Date of Posting: December 7, 2011
The Department of Biology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a part-time (stipendiary) position to teach Biology 1201 Human Biology during the spring session of 2012 (30 April to 15 June 2012). It is anticipated that the course will be scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Biology 1201 is a lecture course based on the application of biological principles to practical human concerns. It will introduce the development, structure and function of the human body, and mechanisms involved in degenerative infectious diseases. This will be followed by a discussion of human reproduction and genetics. The impact of evolutionary theory on our understanding of the human species will be presented, as well as the interdependence between natural ecosystems and human activities. Threats to the environment through pollution and overpopulation will be discussed. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) Note: This course is restricted to non-science majors.
Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Willingness to work extensively with individual students throughout the course is necessary. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, and a statement of the candidate's teaching interests and philosophy. Review of applications will begin in January, 2012 and will continue until position is ?lled. Applicants should provide the names of three or more referees. Applications are to be addressed to:
Dr Felix Baerlocher
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Biology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB E4L 1G7
Fax: 506-364-2505, Email: biology@mta.ca
http://www.mta.ca/faculty/scienceibio/BIOSITE/index.html