Assistant Teaching Professor- Biological Sciences

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The selected candidate will be responsible for facilitating student learning by delivering courses that are part of the Biological Sciences and Chemical Biology majors but cater to students interested in pursuing environmental sciences, molecular genetics, and molecular biology fi elds. Candidates will :

1. Teach existing and develop new courses that span the areas of molecular genetics, techniques in molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics and gene regulation and epigenetic mechanisms.

2. Update and expand current laboratory courses focusing on molecular genetics, biochemical techniques, and applications in the fi eld and applied settings.

3. Contribute significantly to the Department’s strategic goals and ensure congruence amongst initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will have relevant training in Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, and Bioinformatics with substantial teaching and / or research experience in these areas. Previous experience in course development and coordination will be viewed very favourably. Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication will also be viewed as very desirable characteristics of applicants.

SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three (3) years actively involved in teaching and other scholarly activities at the University level.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity - Publications / presentations / research and a combination of teaching / research and / or industry experience
• Demonstrated theoretical and professional knowledge of the discipline.
• Demonstrated competence with relevant course content.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated application of best teaching practices.
• Advanced statistical methods desired.