Contract Academic Staff, Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology, Facu

at  Brandon University

The Department of Biology at Brandon University invites applications for a sessional laboratory instructor for 15:262 Plant Biology (1.5 credit hours) for the term beginning January 2025.
Qualifications: MSc in Biology preferred, with completion of BSc in Biology required. The successful applicant must have university teaching experience related to plants, or evidence of successful completion of university level courses in plant biology. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the MSc or BSc degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will deliver the laboratory class for 15:262 Plant Biology in person from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings, as well as putting specimens away and cleaning up.
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Central Time on November 21, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Start date: January 7, 2025.
Salary: $6,901.00 per 3 credit hour course.
All applicants are invited to consult the Brandon University course calendar for more information. Further details about Brandon University and the Department of Biology can be found at https://www.brandonu.ca
Applications must be sent via email as a single PDF file of a reasonable size. For an application to be considered it must include a cover letter (including clear indication of citizenship or Canadian immigration status), curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and the names and email addresses of two referees. Please submit applications directly to:
Dr. Christophe LeMoine
Dean of Science
Brandon University
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
science@brandonu.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be expected to provide copies of credentials at time of interview.
posted November 7, 2024
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request

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