Closing date: October 21, 2025
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2025 Winter Term 2.
BIOL 121 Genetics, Evolution and Ecology – 3 credits.
Course Description: Principles of storage and transmission of genetic variation; origin and evolution of species and their ecological interactions.
Job Description: Primary duties include teaching a lecture section in the course, setting up and maintaining the course section Canvas page, preparing materials for in-class and homework activities (materials developed by other instructors are available), being available for a few office hours each week, collaborating with instructors of other sections in the development of BIOL121 assessment items and coordination of activities, mentoring and managing the course section Teaching Assistants, marking students’ exams, and maintaining records of students’ grades. The term runs from January 5 to April 25, 2026.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biology lectures at the first- or second-year university level using learning-centred pedagogical approaches. The successful candidate will have a strong record of teaching effectiveness, and experience with the Canvas learning management system.
Candidates should have a PhD in Biology, Zoology, Botany, or a related Life Sciences field. Experience with development of learning materials is an asset.
The current salary for a 3-credit course is $10,300.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement.
Application deadline is October 21, 2025.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Pam Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.