Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, York University
The Department of Biology invites applications for a three-year alternate stream contractually limited appointment to commence July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2018. The successful candidate must have a PhD in the Biological Sciences or a related scientific field, have demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate Biology courses (especially large first and second year courses), and have both expertise and teaching experience in the general area of microbiology. Applicants should be interested in a position that is teaching-centred, with strong motivation, dedication to and interest in innovative, effective evidence-based approaches to teaching science at the university level. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, teaching and administering Biology courses at the undergraduate level, and may be called upon to assist with other aspects of undergraduate program administration. Further information about the undergraduate Biology program can be found on our website at: www.biol.yorku.ca/
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A., Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or citizens of Chile may apply per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Applications must be received by December 12, 2014. Applicants should forward (in hard copy) a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), a summary of publications and a summary of relevant activities, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Chair, CLA Search Committee, Department of Biology, Room 247 Farquharson Building, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3, Fax: 416-736-5698.
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