The Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Sessional Instructor position in Plant Biology 401 (Plant Biotechnology) during the Winter session.
This course deals with the theory, application and history of plant biotechnology; plant genome structure and the regulation of gene expression; transcript, protein and metabolic profiling; recombinant gene transfer into the plant genome; biotechnological approaches to crop improvement, soil remediation and value-added traits.
The appointee will have responsibilities for instruction and associated duties for this 3-unit course.
Candidates require a minimum of an MSc in plant biology, with a PhD preferred; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Previous experience in teaching PLBI 401 or a comparable course is an important asset.
A complete application includes:
- A cover letter outlining your ability and qualifications to teach this course
- A curriculum vitae
- A brief teaching dossier, including statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
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The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university–a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university has a clear strategic direction–Eyes High–to become one of Canada’s top five research universities by 2016, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community of Calgary. As a comprehensive research institution, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. The multidisciplinary research themes that will guide the university towards its top five goal are: brain and mental health; human dynamics in a changing world; engineering solutions for health; energy innovations; infections, inflammation and chronic diseases; and new earth-space technologies.
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