Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching BIOL 2020, “Cell Biology” during the 2026/27 Fall Term.
This course is an introduction to the eukaryotic cell. Major cell components and activities are described at ultrastructural and molecular levels with emphasis on mammalian systems. The concept of the cell as an integrated structural, functional unit is developed.
The candidate will work closely with the course coordinator and be responsible for:
- Delivery of 8 hr in-lab teaching per week; specifically:
- Tuesday labs (one lab runs 1:30-4:30 pm and its concurrent lab runs 2:30-5:30 pm)
- Thursday labs (one lab runs 1:30-4:30 pm, and its concurrent lab runs 2:30-5:30 pm)
- Attendance at the bi-weekly TA meetings on Friday mornings.
- Attendance at the four exam sessions; three in class from 9:30-10:30 am and one during the exam period.
- Helping with marking the Lab Test
During the laboratory sessions the candidate will work with and supervise four Teaching Assistants, two in each of the concurrent lab sessions.
The candidate is not responsible for any course coordination, or course development.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. The position reports to the Chair of the Department.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
- The applicants will have an advanced degree in biology and previous, recent laboratory teaching experience in the related discipline.
Applications should include a cover letter, up-to-date C.V., and first-time applicants to the Department of Biology must provide the names of two references.
Additional Information
All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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