Job Description

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Biology

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 5345

Position Title: BI110(A) - Unifying Life Processes

Term: Spring 2023 (May 1 - Aug. 31)

Days/Times: T, R 8:30 am - 9:50 am

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total

Anticipated Class Size: 40

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: March 10, 2023

Posting ends: March 15, 2023

Position Summary:

The unity underlying all life forms is explored through examination of the cell, and the biological chemicals, structures, and processes that govern cell organization, metabolism, communication, integration and reproduction. topics include respiration and photosynthesis; regulation of the cell cycle; features of multicellularity; DNA structure, function, and repair; gene expression and regulation; mitosis and meiosis; patterns of inheritance; microbial genetics.

Learning Outcomes: * Identify organic macromolecules and describe and explain the major hypotheses regarding the origin of life, and the principles of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cellular organization (PLO*1a -I)

• Identify the structure and function of major eukaryotic cellular structures, particularly of mitochondria and chloroplasts, and explain their evolution and roles in fundamental metabolic processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, respectively (PLOs 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, and 4 -I)
• Recognize and rationalize DNA structure, mitosis and meiosis, and gene expression in relation to cellular signaling and the cell cycle (PLO 1a -I)
• Develop familiarity with fundamental methodology in biology (e.g. light microscopy), and the presentation and interpretation of biological data (PLO 5 -I)
• Describe and explain the scientific method, including hypothesis testing, and understand the roles of various forms of scientific communication in developing scientific literacy (PLOs 3, 7 -I)
• Reflect upon and articulate how your participation in this course has impacted your personal perspectives, feelings or beliefs surrounding the origin of life, the organization of life and cellular functions, and Indigenous knowledge related to the course content (PLOs 10, 11, 12 -I)

Topics Covered:

Defining life and its origins; the cell: an overview; energy and enzymes; cell membranes and signalling; cellular respiration; photosynthesis; the cell cycle; DNA structure and replication; gene structure and expression

Qualifications - Required: PhD in Biological Sciences

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization

Salary: $8,848.90

Application Deadline: March 15, 2023

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (required)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applicants will be required to submit proof of academic credentials for highest degree prior to being awarded a contract. It is highly recommended that applicants include this verification with their application.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Matt Smith

Chair, Department of Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier\'s Employee Success Factors.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University\'s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier\'s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

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Members of the designated groups must self-identify to the appropriate Dean(s) to be considered for employment equity.

All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

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