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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 of half of this 3-unit course along with course coordination. The candidate will teach the lectures related to the animal content of the course. Note that there are 2 sections of this course, thus the candidate will teach the animal content for both sections.
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.
Fall 2024 Term Dates: August 26, 2024, to December 24, 2024.
Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in-person.
Teaching Schedule: To be confirmed. Please monitor https://science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences/courses-and-outlines
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. 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
- 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].
Application Deadline: July 22, 2024
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.
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