Sessional Instructor (Winter 2025), Neuroscience 411, BSc Neuroscience Program

Description

The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor.  The appointee will teach 2/3 of Neuroscience 411 - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience in the Winter 2025 term. This position will constitute a 1.0 HCE (2/3 of a Winter term course). The successful candidate will be responsible for 16 lectures and course coordination (the remaining 8 lectures will be covered by another faculty member).

NEUR 411 - Cellular and Systems Neuroscience
The selected instructor will guide students through an in-depth examination of the nervous system, focusing on neurochemistry, intracellular signal transduction, communication mechanisms, and the functional organization of the nervous system at both cellular and systems levels. Your expertise will help students understand the complexities of neuronal function and the sophisticated organization that underlies neural communication and overall nervous system operation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive course content that covers the structure and function of the nervous system, with a particular emphasis on neurochemistry and intracellular signal transduction.
• Design and implement engaging lectures and discussions that explore mechanisms of neuronal communication and the functional organization of the nervous system at various levels.
• Foster a stimulating and interactive learning environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.
• Provide thorough and constructive feedback on student evaluation components (assignments, exams etc.) supporting their academic and professional growth.
• Stay current with advancements in neuroscience, incorporating the latest research findings into course materials and discussions.
• Mentor and advise students, helping them navigate their academic and career paths in neuroscience.

Teaching Schedule: Tu/Th 12:30PM - 1:45PM

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

Winter 2025 Term Dates: January 13, 2025, to April 11, 2025.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, neurochemistry, or a related field.
• Prior experience teaching at the university level, with a strong track record of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse student audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for making intricate material accessible and engaging.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic educational environment that supports and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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, including fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Names and contact information for three academic referees. Reference letters are not required at the time of application but may be requested at a later date.

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

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

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 Cumming 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 https://science.ucalgary.ca/neuroscience 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 www.tucfa.com 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.
 

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