Job Description

Position Description

Sessional Instructor: NEUR 421, Neuroscience Program, Faculty of Science

Position Description:

The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the Fall 2023 term.\xc2\xbf The successful candidate will have the responsibilities of the instruction and any other associated duties for the NEUR421 course.

NEUR 421 - Neuroscience: History, Ethics and Society
Neuroscience 421 (NEUR 421) explores concepts and theories in neuroscience from historical, ethical, and societal perspectives. Students completing the course will have acquired insight in the processes, thinking, methods and historic milestones underpinning modern neuroscience, and will be able to discuss the role of neuroscience and neuroscience research in contemporary society.

Teaching Schedule: TR 09:30 - 10:45

Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in-person.

Fall 2023 Term Dates: August 28, 2023, to December 22, 2023.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a neuroscience-related discipline and a broad background in fundamental and applied neuroscience. The candidate must be flexible, reliable, and student-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with undergraduate teaching in relevant areas of neuroscience and the University of Calgary online teaching environment and systems will be considered advantageous.
Candidates with two or more of the following characteristics are encouraged to apply:

• Teaching and research experience in basic and/or applied neuroscience including experimental neuroscience on laboratory animals and/or human subjects.
• Familiarity with the ethics, history or societal aspects of neuroscience and related disciplines.
• Academic interest in the future of neuroscience.

Please apply on-line via the \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d 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 are also required and can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline, to

NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.

The BSc Neuroscience program is an extra-departmental, multidisciplinary honours program offered by the Faculty of Science in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts (Department of Psychology), the Cummins School of Medicine (CSM), and the Hotchkiss Brain Research Institute (HBI). Embracing curiosity-driven, discovery-based and hands-on learning principles, the program offers a comprehensive "bench-to-bedside and molecule-to-behaviour" interdisciplinary neuroscience curriculum integrating fundamental and applied aspects of neuroscience with a research-intensive training experience and ample opportunities to work with world-class neuroscientists in their pursuit of the unknown. Please visit for further information about the Neuroscience Program.

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

As per the Collective Agreement, the Neuroscience Program 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.

Applications received before August 11,2023 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide in line with the foundational goals of , 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 ( ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( ).

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)

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