Job Description

Position Description

The Department of Biological Sciences, within the Faculty of Science, invites applications for a Summer 2023 Term Sessional Instructor.

The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction, tutorials, and any other associated duties for this 3-credit course during the Summer 2023 Term.

It may be possible for two people to share the teaching duties, so those interested in teaching only half of the course (e.g., animal biology portion or plant biology portion) are encouraged to apply.

BIOL 371 - Comparative Biology of Plants and Animals
An exploration of how multicellular organisms meet the challenges of living, both as individuals, and in an evolutionary context. Parallels and divergence between plants and animals are illustrated in their responses to the challenges they face, with the water-to-land transition forming a central theme in shaping the form and function of plant and animal life.

Teaching Schedule: Please refer to for course times.

Delivery Mode: Course will be delivered in-person.

Summer 2023 Term Dates: Monday, June 26, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023

Qualifications:

The successful candidate requires a minimum of a MSc in one of the biological sciences, with a PhD preferred, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Previous teaching experience, preferably in this course, will be considered an important asset.

Please apply on-line via the \'Apply Now\' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

• Cover letter.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Three letters of reference (can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline, to

).

NOTE: any person who has submitted a complete application for a Faculty of Science sessional position at the University of Calgary within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter.

Application Deadline: March 17, 2023

Please visit for further information about the Department of Biological Sciences.

Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association\'s website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Biological Sciences will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.

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