Lecturer – Masters of Biotechnology Program

LECTURER – MASTERS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Department of Biology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the Masters of Biotechnology Program. This is a 1-year full time Lecturer position with the possibility of reappointment. A lecturer is a faculty member holding a renewable term appointment. Lecturer appointments are expected to be renewed for successive terms upon demonstration of excellence in teaching in accordance with Section 2.02 of the UBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The position has an anticipated start date of February 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Biology https://biology.ok.ubc.ca/ .

Candidates must have a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by the time of the appointment. We seek an individual with a demonstrated experience or ability to teach applied courses in molecular cloning, cell and tissue culture, and/or have a significant professional experience in a biotechnology laboratory environment. This is primarily a teaching position and also involves service duties. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to building a new professional Masters program in Biotechnology. The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach a range of graduate-level biotechnology courses, to train students in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques, and to support and mentor students undertaking professional internships in the Biotechnology sector as part of their program. Lecturers are expected to participate fully in the affairs of their department and may be assigned service obligations to the Department of Biology, the I.K. Barber Faculty of Science, and the University at the discretion of the Head of the Department.

UBC is one of the world’s leading universities and it consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver, and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.

The Masters of Biotechnology Program is offered by the Department of Biology within the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science. The Faculty of Science contains both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness, and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all students, faculty and staff. To learn more about the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, go to https://science.ok.ubc.ca/. For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit faculty and staff resources. Information about the surrounding community can be found at Working at UBC.

Please contact the Department Manager of Biology, Janet Heisler at [email protected] for additional information.

How to Apply:

Applications are to be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Lecturer_JR18717 and must include:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or course evaluations if available
• The names of three referees who have agreed to submit letters of reference, if requested

All documents must be submitted in electronic form to the link provided, and as one continuous PDF.

The deadline for receipt of applications is November 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

All appointments are subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The compensation rate for Lecturers within the Department of Biology ranges from $85,000 to $90,000 per year. Salary
is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds, enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, martial or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous Person.

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