Biology 307 Sessional Instructor

Expressions of interest are invited for a sessional assignment for the following Winter Session 2018-19 course.                      

January 07 – April 05, 2019

Biol307 Chordate Zoology (3-3) (1.5 units)                            T,W,F  10:30-11:20am

Chordates: evolutionary history and adaptations. Major taxonomic groups, with emphasis on derived and defining characteristics; locomotion, feeding, sensory systems and reproduction. Laboratory exercises include observations of prepared specimens, dissections, written assignments and oral presentations.

Prerequisites: Biol184-Evolution & Biodiversity and Biol186- Physiology and Cell Biology

Anticipated enrollment: 80 students, maximum 88

Note:  All sessional positions are subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirements.

Salary is subject to the Cupe4163- Component 3 collective agreement and is based on years of lecturing experience at a post-secondary institution.

More information can be found on the UVic Human Resources website  www.uvic.ca/hr/services/home/labour-relations/index.php

Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing to Dr. Barbara Hawkins, Chair, Department of Biology, University of Victoria. P.O. Box 1700 Stn CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Tel:  (250) 721-7092   Fax:  (250) 721-7120 or care of bioadmin@uvic.ca on or before Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

The anticipated date by which employment decisions are made is December 03, 2018.

The Department of Biology reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting.

 The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and aboriginal persons, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.