Instructor I, 9.5 month Contractually Limited Term, Department of Biology - Jobs in Valley, NS

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Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Founded in 1838, Acadia is one ofCanada’s oldest and most respected universities and offers a liberal education unique among post-secondary institutions.Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challengestudents to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments, rigorous education and communityengagement. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the universitya reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotias beautifulAnnapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities,internationally acclaimed restaurants and a healthy economy.Acadia University and the Department of Biology acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and uncededterritory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq,Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender ortransfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations.As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward thework of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As Biology faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and work inMi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us,not the end.Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, Department of BiologyInstructor IContractually Limited TermPosition # 20121We are searching for an excellent instructor for a 9.5-month Contractually Limited Term (CLT) position at the level ofInstructor I in the Department of Biology. Primary responsibilities are development and delivery of two core courses thatare required for Biology majors, including BIOL 2043 Biodiversity of Plants and Algae (Fall term: all lectures and four labsper week, with labs offered in alternate weeks) and BIOL 2073 Animal Biodiversity (Winter term: labs only, with five labsper week, and labs offered in alternate weeks). The instructor would also be expected to teach lectures and one lab perweek, offered in alternate weeks, in BIOL 3243 Plant Growth and Development (Winter term).Applicants must have a MSc or PhD degree in biology or a closely related field, with expertise in botany and organismalbiology. The department is particularly interested in an individual with a strong teaching background, a broad knowledgeof biodiversity, experience in developing and delivering laboratory activities, and the ability to teach in person and online.Evidence for teaching excellence includes positive endorsements from referees, a statement of teaching philosophy,course evaluations if available, or demonstrated performance in other teaching related activities.Acadia University is located in Sipekne’katik and is close to many coastal, agricultural, and forest ecosystems. TheDepartment of Biology offers a diverse, stimulating, and supportive community of researchers and facilities. We are one ofthe the largest departments in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, with over 425 majors. Undergraduate teaching isa primary focus of the department, and we prioritize experiential learning with hands-on laboratory exercises and fieldwork. Teaching and research are integrated throughout our program, and we provide diverse course offerings that supportstudents interested in a wide range of careers. Available facilities include world-class glasshouse space and growthcabinets at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, the Harriet Irving Botanical Garden, which showcases plantcommunities typical of the region, and the E.C. Smith Herbarium. The Biology Department also houses a teachingmuseum with a wide variety of specimens suitable for the BIOL 2073 Animal Biodiversity labs.Qualifications:

• Minimum MSc in biology or closely related field.

Applications should include the following:

• a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment
• curriculum vitae

• a statement on teaching philosophy

• evidence of teaching, including course evaluations if available, or teaching-related activities
• the names and contact information for three individuals who may be contacted for references.

Candidates are asked to submit their application in one PDF file to lisa.taul@acadiau.ca.Dr. Glenys GibsonProfessor and Head of Biology, Acadia UniversityWolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6Email: glenys.gibson@acadiau.caTel: (902) 585-1334Closing Date: July 4, 2022For additional information on the Department of Biology, please visit: https://biology.acadiau.ca/home.htmlThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will begiven priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomesapplications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, andpersons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, theprimary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as amember of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited tosubmit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodationthat takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for anyother reason during the interview process, please contact lisa.taul@acadiau.ca.Quick Apply

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