ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NON-SEED PLANT DIVERSITY (BRYOPHYTES, FERNS, LYCOPHYTES)
Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Position Description The Department of Botany seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Non-Seed Plant Diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This is a full-time position with an expected starting salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 per annum. Applicants conducting innovative research in the area of bryophyte, fern, or lycophyte diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, paleobotany, ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related techniques, and whose research […]
Sessional Lecturer – BIOL 180- Thinking Like a Life Scientist- 2025 Winter Term 2
Closing date: November 07, 2025 Applications are invited for a part-time Sessional Lecturer position in 2025 Winter Term 2. BIOL 180Thinking Like a Life Scientist – 3.0 credits Course Description: Science as a process, the skills of scientists, and the exploration of a current biological challenge with a practicing UBC scientist. Job Description: Primary duties include: teaching two sections of the course, mentoring and supervising a TA, and active participation with the BIOL180 teaching team. The term runs from January 01, 2026 to April 30, 2026. We seek an innovative educator with a keen interest in teaching introductory biology using evidence-based […]
Sessional Lecturer BIOL 112 – 2025 Winter Term 2
Closing date: October 21, 2025 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2025 Winter Term 2. BIOL 112 Biology of the Cell- 3 credits. Course Description: The principles of cellular and molecular biology using bacterial and eukaryotic examples. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching a lecture section in the course, and developing materials for in-class and tutorial activities and assessments in Biol 112. The term runs from January 5 to April 25, 2026. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching introductory cell and molecular biology using learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and […]
Sessional Lecturer – BIOL 121 – 2025 Winter Term 2
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 […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2025 Winter Term 1- BIOL 324 Introduction to Seed Plant Taxonomy – 3 credits
Closing date: August 04, 2025 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2025 Winter Term 1. BIOL 324 Introduction to Seed Plant Taxonomy – 3 credits Course Description: Introduction to seed plant taxonomy emphasizing descriptive morphology and identification. Each student will be required to submit a plant collection. Job Description: Primary duties include coordinating and teaching two lab sections online per week, moderating discussion forums, developing and deploying online activities, supervising graduate Teaching Assistants, grading assignments and exams. The term runs from September 1 – December 31, 2025. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2025 Winter Term 2 – BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry
Closing date: July 23, 2025 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2025 Winter Term 2. BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry– 3 credits. Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms. Job Description: Primary duties include a mix of teaching in the lecture portion and coordinating tutorials and graduate TAs in the course, facilitating and managing online marking of assessments using plom. The term runs from January 5 to April 25, 2026. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching […]
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR- CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR (TIER 2) IN PLANT RESILIENCE FOR FOOD SECURITY
Posted October 25 – November 30 Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Position Description The Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications from exceptional emerging scholars for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (Tier 2 CRC) appointment in Plant Resilience for Food Security. This full-time tenure-track faculty position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date set for no earlier than July 1, 2025. The expected starting salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 per annum. […]
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (TENURE-TRACK) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEACHING IN ORGANISMAL BOTANY AND PLANT DIVERSITY
Position description The Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Point Grey campus, seeks candidates to fill an Educational Leadership (tenure-track) Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the Biology Undergraduate Program in the area of botanical organismal diversity, with an expected start date of no earlier than July 1, 2025. The expected starting salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per annum. The UBC Biology Program values excellence in teaching and our courses are student-centred and emphasize evidence-based practices in large and small enrollment courses. Applicants must have a PhD in […]
Sessional Lecturer- BIOL 433 Plant Genomics– 2024 Winter Term 2
Closing date: September 15, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 2. BIOL 433 Plant Genomics – 3 credits. Course Description: Emphasis on molecular aspects. Systems and techniques for genetic analysis in plants. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching lectures in the course, preparing materials for in-class and homework activities, mentoring and managing the course section Teaching Assistants, marking students’ exams, maintaining records of students’ grades. The term runs from January 6 to April 27, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching or TAing biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical […]
Sessional Lecturer – BIOL 180- Thinking Like a Life Scientist- 2024 Winter Term 1
Closing date: August 2, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1. BIOL 180 Thinking Like a Life Scientist- 2 credits.Course Description: Science as a process, the skills of scientists, and the exploration of a current biological challenge with a practicing UBC scientist. Job Description: Primary duties include, teaching in the course, working with TAs, and active participation with the BIOL180 teaching team. The term runs from September 3 – December 21, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with a keen interest in teaching introductory biology using evidence-based and learning-centered pedagogical approaches, mentoring […]
Sessional Lecturer- BIOL 121 Genetics, Evolution and Ecology– 2024 Winter Term 1
Closing date: July 31, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1. 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), collaborating with instructors of other sections in the development of BIOL121 assessment items, mentoring and managing the course section […]
Sessional Lecturer BIOL 201 2024 Winter Term 2
Closing date: July 20, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 2. BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry– 3 credits. Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching and coordinating Tutorials and graduate TAs in the course, facilitating and managing online marking of assessments using PLOM. The term runs from January 6 to April 27, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, […]
Sessional Lecturer BIOL 112 2024 Winter Term 1
Closing date: July 20, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1. BIOL 112 Biology of the Cell- 3 credits. Course Description: The principles of cellular and molecular biology using bacterial and eukaryotic examples. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching a lecture section in the course, developing materials for in-class and tutorial activities and assessments in Biol 112. The term runs from September 3 – December 21, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching introductory cell and molecular biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2024 Winter Terms 1 and Term 2
Closing date: July 15, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1 and Term 2. SCIE 001 Science OneCourse Description: An innovative first-year multi-disciplinary course incorporating biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics with a strong focus on the connections between these traditional disciplines.. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching and/or co-teaching letures and tutorials for the biology component of the course, participating in team meatings with the rest of the larger teaching team, participating in two, multi-days field trips (one in each term), developing assessments and grading assignments and exams. The term runs from […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2024 Winter Term 1
Closing date: July 15, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1. BIOL 300 Fundamentals of Biostatistics- 3 credits. Course Description: Statistical procedures for biological research; estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, analysis of variance and regression; use of computers for statistical analysis. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, working with TAs, developing assessments and grading assignments and exams. The term runs from Sept 3 to Dec 21, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, […]
Post Doctoral Fellow in Seaweeds (Martone Lab)
Biodiversity and seasonality of seaweed communities in a changing climate A Sentinels of Change Alliance postdoctoral fellowship Biodiversity change in the Salish Sea is a major ecological concern. The need to understand these changes, and their causes, is a primary research objective so that knowledge can be mobilized to inform conservation and policy actions in the region. The Sentinels of Change Alliance brings together Hakai Institute scientists, university scientists and local communities to deepen our understanding of Salish Sea biodiversity change at an unprecedented scale and resolution. The goals are to implement standard observation systems for biodiversity across a range of […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2024 Summer Term 1-BIOL 111 Introduction to Modern Biology
Closing date: April 2, 2024 — Posting date: March 18, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Summer Term 1. BIOL 111 Introduction to Modern Biology – 3 credits. Course Description: Concepts fundamental to biological issues, such as the genetic basis of biological variation, evolution, infectious diseases, causes of cancer, population growth, and human effects on ecosystems. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, supervising and working with Teaching Assistant assigned, developing assessments and marking assignments and exams in BIOL 111. The term runs from May 13 – June 20, 2024. We seek an […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2024 Summer Term 1-BIOL 200 Fundamentals of Cell Biology
Closing date: March 26, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Summer Term 1. BIOL 200Fundamentals of Cell Biology- 3 credits. Course Description: Structure and function of plant and animal cells; membrane models, cytoplasmic organelles, biological information from gene to protein, the endomembrane system, secretion, intracellular digestion, endocytosis, transport processes, cytoskeleton and cell motility. Job Description: Primary duties include, teaching a lecture section in the course, developing materials for in-class and tutorial activities and assessments in Biol 200. The term runs from May 13 – June 20, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience […]
Sessional Lecturer – 2024 Summer Term 2-BIOL 300 Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Closing date: March 26, 2024 Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Summer Term 2. BIOL 300Fundamentals of Biostatistics- 3 credits. Course Description: Statistical procedures for biological research; estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, analysis of variance and regression; use of computers for statistical analysis. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, working with TAs, developing assessments and grading assignments and exams. The term runs from July 2 – August 9, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and […]
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FUNGAL DIVERSITY
The Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Fungal Diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. Applicants conducting innovative research in the area of fungal diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, taxonomy, phylogenetics, or related techniques, and whose research includes the collection and use of field samples, and/or museum collections to address fundamental questions on the diversity, ecology, comparative genomics and/or evolution of fungi. The position requires a Ph.D. degree […]
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PLANT DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Position Description The Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor in the area of Plant Developmental Biology, with start date no earlier than July 1, 2024. The position requires a minimum of PhD degree, postdoctoral experience, and an exceptional track record in the field of Plant Developmental Biology. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent and innovative research program using cellular, molecular, genetic and /or genomic […]
Sessional Lecturer BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry– 2023 Winter Term 2
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2023 Winter Term 2. BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry– 3 credits. Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms. Job Description: Primary duties include teaching and coordinating Tutorials and graduate TAs in the course, managing online course assessments using PLOM. The term runs from January 8 – April 30, 2024. We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students […]
Assistant Professor in Food, Forests and (Bio)Fuels – Ecology (Dpt Forest & Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry
The Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Land & Food Systems enthusiastically seek candidates who identify as Black for two jointly-appointed tenure-track Assistant Professors with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. These two positions are the first of three faculty hires forming the black Faculty Cluster in Food, Forests, and (Bio)Fuels. This opportunity forms part of the University wide Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative.There is an urgent global need to address critical questions on how to sustainably and equitably meet future demands for food, manufactured wood products, and energy, while maintaining biodiversity and ecological functions of our global […]
Assistant Professor in Food, Forests and (Bio)Fuels – Policy (Dpt Forest & Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry)
The Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Land & Food Systems enthusiastically seek candidates who identify as Black for two jointly-appointed tenure-track Assistant Professors with an expected start date of July 1, 2024. These two positions are the first of three faculty hires forming the black Faculty Cluster in Food, Forests, and (Bio)Fuels. This opportunity forms part of the University wide Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative. There is an urgent global need to address critical questions on how to sustainably and equitably meet future demands for food, manufactured wood products, and energy, while maintaining biodiversity and ecological functions of our […]