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 One
Course 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 Sept 3 to Dec 21, 2024 (Term 1) and January 6 to April 8, 2025).

We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching introductory biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing undergraduate teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.

Candidates should have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a Biological Sciences discipline and relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of Biology. Prior experience with teaching in SCIE 001 required.

The current minimum salary for a 3-credit course is $10,000

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 July 15, 2024.

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.