Assistant Professor in Molecular and Cellular Biology

at  University of Guelph

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track, teaching-focused position at the Assistant Professor level in the areas of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
This position emphasizes innovation in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development, with a teaching-focused distribution of effort (minimum 5 courses/year). The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in an area consistent with genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or neuroscience. We seek individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative teaching methodologies to enhance our undergraduate curriculum. This includes leveraging their recent research experiences and advanced knowledge in molecular life sciences, including but not limited to areas such as stem cells, organoid research, machine learning, bioinformatics, and gene editing, to contribute to dynamic, student-centred learning environments.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to employing scholarly approaches and innovative methodologies in areas relevant to MCB, including but not limited to knowledge translation, curriculum development, and novel methods of delivery and assessment. New PhD graduates passionate about integrating research-led teaching and contributing to curricular development are encouraged to apply. They will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with 40 faculty members who study diverse biological systems at levels from molecules to cells that include Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, and Neuroscience and contribute to programs in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, and Plant Science. Graduate teaching activities are focused on M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and faculty members also participate in cross-department programs such as Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Plant Science, and Toxicology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in an area consistent with the fields of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or neuroscience.
• Ability to bring innovative teaching approaches and recent research insights to the undergraduate curriculum
• Interest in curriculum design and the development of new teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Assessment of applications will begin on November 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF file:

• Cover letter (1 page):
• Describe your background and interest in the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement (4 pages max):
• Describe an overall teaching philosophy.
• Describe all previous formal and informal education training and experience.
• Provide examples of effective teaching strategies in previous courses and/or plan to use in future courses.
• Describe any experiences with experiential/work-integrated learning.
• Describe potential teaching contributions to the department.
• Describe any experience and strategies for course and curriculum design, review and revision.
• Scholarship/research statement (2 pages max):
• Present a vision of the short and long-term goals of scholarship and curriculum development activities.
• Explain how the scholarship and curriculum development plan will promote interdisciplinarity and collaboration within the Department.
• Diversity statement (1 page max):
• Describe the history of advocacy and/or commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship/research and mentorship.
• Describe strategies to ensure the applicant’s scholarship/research, teaching, and mentorship activities will provide equitable opportunities for students from diverse equity-seeking groups and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment in their courses.
• Contact information of three references.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Jim Uniacke
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
College of Biological Science
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Questions about the position and/or application process may be addressed to mcbchair@uoguelph.ca.

Please refer the Job description for details