Job Description

Description

The

Department of Biological Sciences

within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a

Summer 2025 Term

BIOL 371

Sessional Instructor

.


The successful candidate will have responsibilities for instruction and associated duties for all of this 3-unit course, which will be offered in person. There are no laboratories associated with this course. 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.

Biology 371 - Comparative Biology of Plants and Animals


BIOL 371 provides 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.

Summer 2025 Term Dates:

Monday, June 30, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Delivery Mode:

All course components will be delivered in-person.

Teaching Schedule:

Lectures are MWF 1200-1350

Qualifications:

The successful candidate requires a minimum of an MSc in one of the biological sciences, with a PhD preferred. They also require evidence of teaching effectiveness and previous teaching experience, preferably in this course.


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 Evidence of teaching effectiveness Three letters of reference are also required and can be submitted with the pdf application, or sent under separate cover by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca

Application Deadline: March 7, 2025

Please visit https://bio.ucalgary.ca 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.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)


For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the

Faculty of Science

, click here.

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