Job Description

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting actions and language that are harmful to mutual respect.
Concordia University of Edmonton is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of approximately 3,000, CUE is known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes, and diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian University system. CUE is also an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management.
Concordia University of Edmonton\xe2\x80\x99s Faculty of Science is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences. Concordia\xe2\x80\x99s Bachelor of Science in Biology program offers 3- and 4-year Bachelor of Science degrees, giving students the option to either prepare for a professional career or move forward into professional programs or graduate schools. The Biology program offers multiple concentrations or major options, and minors in biology are available to students in other areas of study. The degree programs are designed to give students a broad understanding of the foundational concepts in Biology. Students are exposed to extensive laboratory and field experiences that support and expand upon concepts discussed in lecture while allowing them to gain a variety of practical skills.
This position is available to begin July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.
Requirements for the position include:

• A doctoral degree in Biology - experience in Ecology and Plant or Animal Biology is an asset.
• Excellence in both research and teaching, or strong potential to develop such excellence.
• A desire to contribute to the University and department in various service roles.
• A commitment and ability to advance the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives and the student learning experience. Experience in program development will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member with a variety of teams and stakeholder groups.
• Commitment to grow professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The normal undergraduate teaching assignment is 9 hours a week in the first year and 12 hours a week for subsequent years. CUE provides opportunities for reductions in teaching to pursue research. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to growing professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community, promoting diversity and inclusion as broadly understood.
Interested individuals may contact the Dean, Faculty of Science, at dean.science@concordia.ab.ca.

Closing Date: Application review will commence December 4, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is subject to budgetary approval.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as per Concordia\xe2\x80\x99s Faculty Association Collective Agreement: https://documents.concordia.ab.ca/s/AnawWE4PT3enxkV83ridUQ
Application package must include:

• A cover letter (including a statement of citizenship/immigration status);
• Current curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed publications;
• Official transcripts of all graduate-level courses;
• A teaching portfolio including a statement on teaching philosophy;
• A research statement;
• Recent student evaluations of university teaching (if applicable); and
• A statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion, broadly understood, and/or plans to make future contributions.

Please note the following:

• The shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide three confidential professional and/or post-secondary letters of reference.
• The successful candidate must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Please send unofficial transcripts to careers@concordia.ab.ca.
Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.