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Description
The Department of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Fall 2024 Term Sessional Instructor.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for instruction for one-half of this 3-unit course, which will involve modeling aspects related to quantitative biology. The candidate will be expected to teach the second half of the course, along with other associated duties. There is a laboratory associated with this course.
ECOL 425 - Quantitative Biology II
ECOL 425 focuses on quantitative analysis as applicable to ecological research. Methodologies and models will be presented and analyzed. Particular emphasis will be placed on study and experimental design and associated data analyses (first half of the course) and building and fitting models (second half of the course).
Teaching Schedule: To be confirmed. Please monitor https://science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences/courses-and-outlines
Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in-person.
Fall 2024 Term Dates: August 26, 2024, to December 24, 2024.
Qualifications:
- Candidates require a minimum of an MSc in one of the biological sciences, with a PhD preferred.
- Candidates also require expertise with modeling in the context of quantitative biology.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and previous teaching experience, preferably in this course or in a similar course, is also required.
Please apply on-line via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents). 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 [email protected].
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.
Application Deadline: July 26, 2024
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences 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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