Instructor, Limited Term, Biology Department

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

Instructor I

Contractually Limited Term
Position #: 20128

Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for success. Acadia is located in the Town of Wolfville, amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The Annapolis Valley is home to highly developed agricultural, agri-food, biotechnology, and manufacturing industries that offer growing employment and research opportunities. Acadia University is close to many coastal, agricultural, and forest ecosystems. The Department of Biology offers a diverse, stimulating, and supportive community of researchers and facilities. We are one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, with ~ 500 majors. Undergraduate teaching is a primary focus of the department, and we prioritize experiential learning with hands-on laboratory exercises and fieldwork. For additional information on the Department of Biology, please visit: https://biology.acadiau.ca/home.html

The Biology Department invites applications from candidates with expertise in Cell and Molecular Biology for a contractually limited Instructor I position for the period of December 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.

We are searching for an excellent instructor who has strong technical skills and is passionate about teaching labs in cell and molecular biology. A teaching background in an academic, community or other setting is considered an asset. Primary responsibilities are the development and delivery of labs for one core course that is required for Biology majors: BIOL 2013 Cell and Molecular Biology (winter term). The job expectation is five labs per week, with labs offered biweekly, and tutorials/ workshops in the alternate weeks to help students develop key skills.

The department is particularly interested in an individual with a broad knowledge of cell and molecular biology or a related field, experience in developing and delivering laboratory activities, and the ability to teach in person and online. Evidence for teaching experience includes positive endorsements from referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations if available, or demonstrated performance in other teaching-related activities.
Qualifications:

Minimum MSc in cell and molecular biology or closely related field.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:

position number (include in the subject of the submission email)

a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment

curriculum vitae

a statement on teaching philosophy

a statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching

evidence of teaching, mentorship and/ or coaching in an academic, community or experiential setting, including a description of teaching-related activities (e.g., evaluations from workshops or courses, if available)

evidence of previous contributions in an academic setting and/ or to the candidate’s discipline or profession

the names and contact information for three individuals who may be contacted for references, if short-listed

application should be addressed to:

Dr. Glenys Gibson

Acadia University

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6

Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca

Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date: November 1, 2024

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Lisa Taul (lisa.taul@acadiau.ca).

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