University of British Columbia: Departments of Botany and Zoology
Tenure track biology instructor positions
Closing date: January 15, 2009 at 5pm
The Departments of Botany and Zoology at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada) are seeking candidates to fill at least four tenure-track Instructor positions to teach in the Biology Undergraduate Program. At least two positions will be in cellular and molecular biology, with the remaining positions open to biologists in any area. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biology, have a broadly integrative perspective on the biological sciences, and be committed to the improvement of biology undergraduate teaching. Postdoctoral teaching and/or research experience is preferred.
Successful candidates will demonstrate 1) evidence of outstanding teaching, and 2) the ability to contribute to ongoing curriculum and course redevelopment.
Duties of the positions vary, but may include lecturing in introductory and advanced courses, teaching and administration of a large third-year undergraduate laboratory course in the area of specialty, participation in course and curriculum development, and the training and supervision of graduate student teaching assistants. There are also opportunities to work in collaboration with the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative (www.cwsei.ubc.ca).
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, an outline of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for at least three individuals who would be willing to provide letters of references to jobs@zoology.ubc.ca. Candidates are particularly encouraged to highlight previous experience in fostering the education of students from diverse backgrounds.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled, with appointments anticipated to begin by July 1, 2009.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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