Interdisciplinary Studies in Aquatic Resources Program
Description
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Aquatic Resources Program invites applications for a Part Time Academic Instructor to teach one section (3 credits) of AQUA 202 (The Oceans’ Commons and Society) during the winter term of the 2025-26 academic year, currently scheduled in-person on Monday and Wednesday mornings (W1/W2). This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Course Number and Title: AQUA 202: The Oceans’ Commons and Society
Course Description:
The “tragedy of the commons” has been a reoccurring concept when discussing ocean resources. In this course students will encounter how social scientists study and understand the use of the resources in the oceans’ commons. The course will explore theoretical paradigms, governance, social class, gender, race, fishing, aquaculture, and oil and gas. Students will gain a foundational understanding in social science approaches to issues relating to the aquatic resources.
About the Aquatic Resources Program
The Aquatics Resources Program at StFX explores water, the environment, sustainability, climate change and how humans interact with and impact local to global resources. AQUA uses an interdisciplinary approach- combining natural and social science perspective - to motivate student engagement and foster understanding of water resource issues- both Marine and freshwater. We explore how water permeates our lives from the food we eat to the health of the Earth's oceans and more, how water shapes our world and how water sustains living organisms. Students majoring in Aquatic Resources may complete a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.
Start and End Dates: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Delivery Mode: in-person
Duties:
Part-Time Academic Instructor positions involve the normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; and, holding regular office hours.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a completed Master’s degree in a social science field or program directly related to the course; a PhD or ABD is preferred. The Program is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFX’s priorities of equity and inclusion, as well as experience and an interest in undergraduate level teaching.
Application Instructions:
Consideration of applications will commence on July 17 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s experience and qualifications related to teaching courses in this area, as well as a curriculum vitae and the names/contact information for three references via email to:
Dr. Andrew MacDougall, Coordinator
Aquatic Resources Program
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
e-mail: lpatters@stfx.ca