Instructor - FAFU International College

Université Dalhousie

Position Information
Position Title: Instructor - FAFU International College
Posting Number: F704P
Type of position: Limited Term
Department/Unit: Business and Social Sciences
Location: Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

About the opportunity: Instructor – FAFU International College
The Department of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) in the Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, limited-term position as an Instructor in support of first and second-year teaching at the FAFU International College (FAFU), located in Fuzhou, Fujian, China, beginning in the fall term of 2025. The successful applicant will teach courses such as Introduction to Business, Marketing, and Principles of Microeconomics. Additional course assignments may be made based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. In addition, the appointee will manage the administrative coordination of all teaching assistant and marker/demonstrator positions related to their courses.

About the Position
The fall semester in China typically falls between September to January. The winter semester typically falls between late February to late June. The instructor is expected to spend 13 weeks per semester in China to teach and will be in Truro during the remainder time of the year for department and faculty activities and/or administrative duties as needed. If needed, the instructor may be asked to teach in Truro. However, the primary teaching responsibilities are in China.
Dalhousie covers flights and other travel expenses between Canada and China. FAFU provides on-campus residence and a fixed amount weekly meal allowance. The instructor is responsible for travel between the residence and classrooms (approximately 1.5 km) and any other personal expenses generated in China. Residence and meal allowance will not be provided in Truro.

Instructor’s responsibilities include:
80% teaching and 20% administrative work.
The program will have a maximum of 120 students per year. First and second-year courses will have a class size of up to 60 students. Third and fourth-year courses will have a class size of up to 40 students.
The instructor will likely be responsible for a minimum of 2 courses per term (a minimum of 2 sections per class). The actual teaching load might be higher, with a maximum of 8 sections in total per term.
The teaching arrangement will be the same as in Canada: 2 classes per week, 1.5 hours per class.
The instructor is responsible for labs/practices/tutorials, and marking of assignments/tests/exams, etc.
When the teaching load is high, TAs/Markers may be assigned. The instructor is responsible for collaborating with TAs.
The instructor is expected to participate in other faculty activities, such as contributing to committees, participating in annual program reviews, etc.
Occasionally, the instructors may be asked to teach in Truro, if needed

Required
The successful applicant will:
Have a Ph.D. in Business, Business Administration, Management, International Business, or Strategic Management. The degree must be awarded by the start of the appointment. Possess a background in economics, either through a degree or by completing at least one graduate course in economics or agricultural economics.
Have the ability to communicate clearly with diverse learners.
Demonstrate in person the ability to teach business and economics courses.
Have a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in a recognized university or college.

Desired
The successful applicant will
Ideally have completed (and show evidence for) at least some professional development related to teaching.
Bring experience working in the agriculture and agri-food industry, which would be considered an asset.

A complete application package for this position should include:
A cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience relevant to this position (maximum
of 2 pages).
A detailed CV.

Dalhousie University recognizes that career paths can be diverse and that career interruptions may occur. Applicants are encouraged to include, in their cover letter, an explanation of the impact that any career interruptions may have had on their record of research achievement.
Applications for this position must be made through Dalhousie’s online portal via this posting.
This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit. 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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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
Open Date:
Close Date: 06/12/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18514

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents