2024, Fall Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Biology – Faculty of Science

Brandon University
September 13, 2024
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2024, Fall Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Biology

– Faculty of Science

The Department of Biology is seeking Contract Academic Staff to teach the following laboratories in person at the Brandon University Campus for the 2024 fall session (September 16th to October 11th).

15:162 Cells, Genetics and Evolution (2.5 credit hours) Z01 – Mondays 1:40-430 PM Z03 – Tuesdays 1:40-430 PM Z10 – Tuesdays 6-9 PM Z05 – Wednesdays 1:40-4:30 PM Z06 – Thursdays 1:40-4:30 PM

Responsibilities include:

  • Ability to work independently, including preparation of all materials related to lab content
  • Experience in using basic laboratory equipment, techniques, organisms, including but not limited to the following: micropipettes, spectrophotometers, microscopes, molecular techniques (DNA, protein), bioinformatics
  • Familiarity with basic scientific reporting (written, graphical, numeracy)
  • Familiarity with basic statistics (e.g. Chi-square)
  • Qualifications: M.Sc. preferred; completion of B.Sc required. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously taken a first-year Biology course that included labs. Prior experience in laboratory instruction is required.

    Salary: $6901 per 3 credit hour course; additional stipend will apply as per Article 16.6 of the Collective Agreement.

    Application deadline: Review of applications will begin September 13th, 2024 and the posting will remain open until it is filled. Applications should be sent via e-mail in a single pdf file of reasonable size, and include a letter of application, citizenship or Canadian immigration status, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and the names of three references to:

    Dr. Chris LeMoine, Dean of Science Brandon University, Brandon, MB; [email protected]

    We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Issued September 9, 2024

    Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

    We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

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