Sessional Instructor, GLGY 333, Department of Geoscience, Faculty of Science

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Position Description

The Department of Geoscience within the Faculty of Science invites applications for Winter 2023 Term Sessional Instructors.

The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction, labs, and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course during the Winter 2023 term.

Geology 333 – Igneous, Metamorphic and Ore Rocks and Processes

Origin, identification, classification, and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Including common rock types, mineral assemblages and textures in hand samples and thin section, volcanic and plutonic processes and conditions, thermo-chemical conditions of metamorphic rock formation, introduction to ore deposits and ore minerals in hand sample, Canadian examples of ore deposits, tectonic settings of igneous, metamorphic and ore rocks.

Teaching Schedule: Lectures are MWF 12:00-12:50.
Labs are R 08:00-10:50, 11:00-13:50, and 14:00-16:50.

Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in-person.

Winter 2023 Term Dates: Monday, January 3, 2023, to Friday, April 28, 2023.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in Geoscience or a related field is required.
• Experience with the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) course management system, knowledge of best practices for assessments, and techniques for engaging students will be considered assets.
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is a strong asset.

Please apply on-line via the ‘Apply Now’ link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Three (3) letters of reference (can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline, to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca).

NOTE: any person who has submitted a complete application for a Faculty of Science sessional position at the University of Calgary within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter. 

Application Deadline: November 18, 2022

Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/geoscience for further information about the Department of Geoscience.

Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association’s website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration. 

As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Geoscience will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

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