The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Lecturer (alternate stream) to commence July 1, 2017, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will have a PhD in the Biological Sciences or a related scientific field with a strong interest in science education.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, teaching and administering Biology courses and/or laboratory/tutorial components at the undergraduate level. Applicants will have experience in teaching undergraduate Biology courses (especially large first and second year courses) and have both expertise and teaching experience in microbiology and cell biology and/or genetics. As a teaching-focussed appointment, applicants will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and have strong motivation and proven dedication to using innovative, effective evidence-based approaches to teaching science at the university level. Experience directing or developing undergraduate teaching laboratories is an asset. 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.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2016. 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 signed letters of reference to be sent to: Chair, Assistant Lecturer 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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