Job Description

Description

Sessional Instructor: SCIE 331, Natural Sciences Program

The Natural Sciences Program within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a

Winter 2026 Term

Sessional Instructor for SCIE 331 (Scientific Explorations). The appointee will teach one lecture section of Science 331 in the Winter 2026 session.

Science 331 - Scientific Explorations studies a well-rounded perspective and appreciation of science by investigating the nature of scientific inquiry and critically assessing key historical and contemporary achievements in science with a series of active-learning lectures.


Students develop these outcomes:


Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others Interact with others in groups in ways that contribute to effective working relationships Describe how scientific investigations incorporate ideas of experimentation and observation Delineate questions that can be answered using scientific methodologies versus those that cannot Reflect on common misconceptions in science, as well as key historical contributions to science, to make sense of how science progresses and its strengths and limitations Discuss ideas about the natural world using appropriate scientific vocabulary, supported with properly referenced sources Evaluate news articles, interpret, and describe graphs and figures for their effectiveness and accuracy Develop skills to evaluate and interpret data in media publications. Create probing questions for scientists presenting their research or understandings Evaluate the validity of scientific information by critically analyzing the information source Create a personal connection with science and apply it to your academic and personal goals Utilize critical reflection to evaluate understanding and tie course outcomes to academic and personal goals

Winter 2026 Term Dates:

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Thursday, April 30, 2026

Contract Start Date:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Teaching Schedule:

L01 TR 14:00-15:15

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline or with experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Please apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

Current curriculum vitae Concise statement of teaching philosophy Teaching dossier documenting past teaching experience and effective teaching practices

Please submit three references with your application or sent under separate cover by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca.

Application Deadline:

October 2, 2025


Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/natural-sciences for further information about the Natural Sciences Program.


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 Natural Sciences 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.


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.

About the University of Calgary

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