Assistant Professor, Plant Biology

at  Concordia University of Edmonton

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting actions and language that are harmful to mutual respect.
Concordia University of Edmonton is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of approximately 3,000, CUE is known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes, and diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian University system. CUE is also an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management.
Concordia University of Edmonton’s Faculty of Science is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences in the Department of Biological Sciences. Concordia’s Bachelor of Science in Biology program offers 3- and 4-year Bachelor of Science degrees, giving students the option to either prepare for a professional career or move forward into professional programs or graduate schools. The Biology program offers multiple concentrations or major options, and minors in biology are available to students in other areas of study. The degree programs are designed to give students a broad understanding of the foundational concepts in Biology. Students are exposed to extensive laboratory and field experiences that support and expand upon concepts discussed in lecture while allowing them to gain a variety of practical skills.
This position is available to begin July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:

• A doctoral degree in Biology with a specialization in Plant Biology/Botany (or related area) is required.
• Ability to teach courses in Plant Biology and areas of the candidate’s specialization.
• Excellence in both research and teaching, or strong potential to develop such excellence.
• A desire to contribute to the University and department in various service roles.
• A commitment and ability to advance the quality and content of programs, courses, initiatives and the student learning experience. Experience in program development will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member with a variety of teams and stakeholder groups.
• Commitment to grow professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  The normal undergraduate teaching assignment is 6 hours a week in the first year and 9 hours a week for subsequent years. CUE provides opportunities for reductions in teaching to pursue research. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to growing professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community, promoting diversity and inclusion as broadly understood.
  Interested individuals may contact the Dean, Faculty of Science, at dean.science@concordia.ab.ca.
  Closing Date: Application review will commence February 21st, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is subject to budgetary approval.
  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as per Concordia’s Faculty Association Collective Agreement: https://documents.concordia.ab.ca/s/AnawWE4PT3enxkV83ridUQ

  Application package must include:

• A cover letter (including a statement of citizenship/immigration status);

• Current curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed publications;
• Official transcripts of all graduate-level courses;
• A teaching portfolio including a statement on teaching philosophy;
• A research statement;
• Recent student evaluations of university teaching (if applicable); and
• A statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion, broadly understood, and/or plans to make future contributions.

Please refer the Job description for details