Sessional - Faculty - BIOL 4140

at  Thompson Rivers University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Thompson Rivers University is made up of a diverse and collaborative group of faculty offering a B.Sc. degree with majors in: Biology; Animal Biology; Ecology and Environmental Biology; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology; and, in collaboration with the Department of Physical Sciences, Chemical Biology. Cross-cutting themes include: the evolutionary frameworks guiding fundamental and applied ecology; responses of humans and diverse living communities to external stressors, including cellular responses; the use of classical and modern statistical, bioinformatic, and genomic tools to interrogate hypotheses and develop solutions for environmental problems. Core to these themes is a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, collaboration within the Department and with colleagues across campus, participation in undergraduate Honours and MSc programs, and developing a positive environment where students are encouraged to grow as independent learners and critical thinkers.

We are currently seeking a Biologist to deliver our course BIOL 4140 entitled “Evolution”. Candidates will be responsible for:

• Lecture/present advanced topics that cover an historical perspective on the philosophers, natural historians, and theorists that inspired Darwin’s seminal work, eventually leading to the Modern Synthesis and our current understanding of evolutionary theory.
• Lead discussions in how experiments and theories led to major insights in evolution.
• Lead lectures that focus on micro- and macroevolution, sexual selection, the history of life on earth, and human evolution.
• Create, administer and grade quizzes and examinations throughout the semester.
• Provide feedback in relation to group presentations.
• Grade and provide feedback on student written submissions throughout the semester.

For further information on course content, please see the TRU Academic Calendar at https://www.tru.ca/campus/current/calendar.html

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will have completed a PhD in Biology or a related discipline, along with demonstrated teaching experience at the university level. Applicants with an M.Sc. and demonstrated experience may also be considered.

• Lecture/present advanced topics that cover an historical perspective on the philosophers, natural historians, and theorists that inspired Darwin’s seminal work, eventually leading to the Modern Synthesis and our current understanding of evolutionary theory.
• Lead discussions in how experiments and theories led to major insights in evolution.
• Lead lectures that focus on micro- and macroevolution, sexual selection, the history of life on earth, and human evolution.
• Create, administer and grade quizzes and examinations throughout the semester.
• Provide feedback in relation to group presentations.
• Grade and provide feedback on student written submissions throughout the semester