The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo is seeking expressions of interest for sessional course instructors. Openings for these positions may occur on short notice ranging from days to months in advance, and would typically be to teach a one-term undergraduate course. If you would like to be considered for these positions when and if they become available, please submit an application as described below. Applicants should ideally have a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biology and some experience in teaching biology at the University level. Duties range from instructing upper year biology courses to instructing first year biology classes for science, engineering and mathematics students and may occur in Fall, Winter or Spring academic terms.
Fall 2024 Sessional Opportunities:
- BIOL 110 (Biodiversity, Biomes, and Evolution) - 50% position
- BIOL 130 (Introductory Cell Biology) - teaching one section
- BIOL 150 (Organismal and Evolutionary Ecology) - online offering
- BIOL 201 (Human Anatomy)
- BIOL 309 (Analytical Methods in Molecular Biology) – Lecture and Tutorial
Sessional Instructors are responsible for the Lecture component only unless otherwise stated. Full course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate Calendar.
The salary is $8,735 per one term course (4 months). Applications should submit a CV and a teaching statement that focuses on expertise and experience in teaching undergraduate biology, especially as it relates to our Undergraduate courses in our curriculum. If there are specific courses available that you are interested in teaching, please include course names and course codes within the teaching statement. Additional material such as a summary of student evaluations for previous teaching assignments or a letter of recommendation from a previous employer may also be submitted but are not required. If possible, please advise if you have any restrictions on when you would be available teach.
Applications should be submitted as a single pdf document with the subject heading ‘Sessional teaching’ by email to biougchair@uwaterloo.ca . Applications will be kept on file for one year.
The University of Waterloo regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. As such, we encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. At Waterloo, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplines and collaborate with an international community of scholars and a diverse student body, situated in a rapidly growing community that has been termed a “hub of innovation.” We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter of their application. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will receive priority in the recruitment process.