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The Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in Integrative Organismal Biology. We seek outstanding individuals with innovative and integrative research programs in any area of animal biology that would extend and/or complement existing faculty strengths in our Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics group. This position has an expected start date no earlier than July 1, 2025, and a salary within the range of $125,000 - $160,000.
The position requires a minimum of a Ph.D. degree in a related field, a demonstrated research record and evidence of capability for teaching in the area of integrative animal biology. The successful candidate should also have evidence of their potential to establish and conduct an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, develop teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, effectively mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and have the potential for leadership and service to their Department, University, and academic/scientific community. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. In particular, we encourage those who take a mechanistic approach to organismal biology, will expand our research and teaching approaches, and will interact with the large and diverse group of biologists in the Department of Zoology. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized.
The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (https://zoology.ubc.ca/), a member of the Comparative Physiology and Biomechanics research cluster and will have the option to join the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC, https://biodiversity.ubc.ca/). The Department of Zoology includes nearly 50 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting-edge questions in Comparative Animal Physiology, Biomechanics, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. The Department of Zoology has exceptional facilities for housing aquatic animals and insects, and there are university-level facilities for housing a wide range of other taxa. The department is also associated with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, which houses over 2 million biological specimens, enabling a wide variety of taxonomic research.
UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28155/ and addressed to Dr Philip Matthews, chair of the search committee. Include the following as a single pdf:
1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
Your research vision and accomplishments
How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Department of Zoology and the Comparative Physiology and Biomechanics research cluster.
How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
2. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
3. Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
4. Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching and mentoring interests and accomplishments, and a brief description of those core and specialist topics you would be excited to teach.
5. Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
6. Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 3 references. Letters will be requested for a subset of candidates at a later stage of the evaluation process. Applicants should ensure that all of the listed individuals are willing to provide a letter of reference if requested.
The closing date for applications is October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm PST.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. 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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.
If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting the Zoology Manager of HR Services at zoology.hr@ubc.ca.
This position is now closed
The expected starting salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000 per year.
The Department of Zoology at The University of British Columbia invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Cell and Developmental Biology. This is a tenure track position, with initial appointment to be made at the Assistant Professor level, beginning no earlier than July 1, 2025.
We seek an outstanding applicant with an innovative research program using cellular, genetic, and/or genomic approaches to address fundamental mechanisms of animal development. Applicants studying traditional or non-traditional, emerging model systems are encouraged to apply.
The position requires a Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, and an exceptional research track record. Responsibilities include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and participating on service committees for the department, university, and academic/scientific community. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.
The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca) and a member of the Life Sciences Institute (http://lsi.ubc.ca). The Zoology Department includes more than 38 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting edge questions in Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics, Evolution, Ecology, and Cell and Developmental Biology. Specializations range from the organismal to the molecular level. The Life Sciences Institute is a world-class, highly interactive, multidisciplinary institute, comprising over 80 labs pursuing fundamental biological mechanisms underlying health and disease. Labs are loosely organized into collaborative research groups, including Cell and Developmental Biology, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and Neuroscience, and LSI members have access to core facilities to support work on protein structure, bioinformatics, imaging, single cell flow analytics, and more.
UBC’s campuses are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples and of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Nations. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC embraces innovation and challenges to the status quo. UBC is dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded throughout the university’s academic and work life, recognizing that significant work remains to be accomplished. As one of the world's leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
Your research vision and accomplishments
How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Department of Zoology and the LSI.
How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments, addressing how you will teach core undergraduate courses in the UBC Biology program.
Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
Up to 3 representative publications.
Names and contact information for 3 referees.
Applications must be submitted as a single pdf in the above order addressed to Dr. Jeff Richards at Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28131 . Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2024 at 5:00pm PST.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. 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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of historically marginalized groups including women and non-binary candidates will be given special consideration.
If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting the Zoology Manager of HR Services at zoology.hr@ubc.ca.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1.
BIOL 180 Thinking Like a Life Scientist - 2 credits.
Course Description: Science as a process, the skills of scientists, and the exploration of a current biological challenge with a practicing UBC scientist.
Job Description: Primary duties include, teaching in the course, working with TAs, and active participation with the BIOL180 teaching team. The term runs from September 3 – December 21, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with a keen interest in teaching introductory biology using evidence-based and learning-centered pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have a background in biology. Current and active engagement in biological research is required. Additional relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset. Preference will be given to sessionals whose research topic adds diversity to the teaching team.
The current salary for teaching this course is $5,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement. Application deadline is August 2, 2024
Applications should be emailed to blaire.steinwand@ubc.ca.
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1.
BIOL 112 Biology of the Cell - 3 credits
Course Description: The principles of cellular and molecular biology using bacterial and eukaryotic examples.
Job Description: Primary duties include teaching a lecture section in the course, developing materials for in-class and tutorial activities and assessments in Biol 112. The term runs from September 3 – December 21, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching introductory cell and molecular biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have a background in cell biology in both bacteria and eukaryotes. Previous experience in teaching and/or running tutorials in BIOL 112 or SCIE One is required. Other relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level will be an asset.
The current salary for a 3-credit course is $10,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement. Application deadline is July 20, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Pam Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 2.
BIOL 201 Introduction to Biochemistry- 3 credits
Course Description: Biological molecules, protein structure and enzyme action, energy transfer, central metabolic pathways and their regulation. Examples drawn from plants, animals and microorganisms.
Job Description: Primary duties include teaching and coordinating Tutorials and graduate TAs in the course, facilitating and managing online marking of assessments using PLOM. The term runs from January 6 to April 27, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates with a Ph.D. or a senior graduate student close to defending their Ph.D. in a Biological Sciences discipline, with recent coordinating and teaching experience in BIOL 201, and working with PLOM will be considered.
The current salary for this role is $20,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement. Application deadline is July 20, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Pamela Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1.
BIOL 370 Principles of Muscle Physiology and Energetics – 3 Credits
Course Description: Introduction to the structure and function of the muscular system, metabolism and energetics from a comparative perspective across vertebrates and invertebrates.
Job description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, developing materials for in-class activities and assessments, supervising and working with TA(s) assigned, marking assignments and exams. The term runs from September 3 to December 21, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching in the area of biology/animal physiology using evidence-based and learning-centered pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or is a senior Ph.D. candidate in Biology or related area with a strong background in animal physiology. Previous experience in teaching and/or being involved in BIOL 370, and other relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of neurobiology will be an asset.
The salary for teaching a 3-credit course is $10,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters. Application deadline is July 20, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to: Dr. Pamela Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, University of British Columbia: kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1.
BIOL 457 Comparative Environmental Physiology – 3 Credits
Course Description: A survey of physiological adaptions of animals to different environments. This course explores the physiology of vertebrate and invertebrate animals with emphasis on basic principles of physiology and how they are modified by the environment.
Job description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, developing materials for in-class and assessments, marking assignments and exams. The term runs from September 3 to December 21, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching in the area of biology/animal physiology using evidence-based and learning-centered pedagogical approaches, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or is a senior Ph.D. candidate in Biology or related area with a strong background in animal physiology.
The salary for teaching a 3-credit course is $10,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters. Application deadline is July 20, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to: Dr. Pamela Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, University of British Columbia: kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1.
BIOL 300 Fundamentals of Biostatistics - 3 credits.
Course description: Statistical procedures for biological research; estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, analysis of variance and regression; use of computers for statistical analysis.
Job description: Primary duties include teaching in the course, working with TAs, developing assessments and grading assignments and exams. The term runs from September 3 to December 6, 2024.
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching biostatistics using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a Biological Sciences discipline and relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of Biostatistics. Prior experience with BIOL 300 will be an asset.
The current salary for a 3-credit course is $10,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement. Application deadline is July 15, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Pam Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
This position is now closed
Applications are invited for a part time Sessional Lecturer position in 2024 Winter Term 1 and Term 2.
SCIE 001 Science One
Course description: An innovative first-year multi-disciplinary course incorporating biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics with a strong focus on the connections between these traditional disciplines.
Job description: Primary duties include teaching and/or co-teaching letures and tutorials for the biology component of the course, participating in team meatings with the rest of the larger teaching team, participating in two, multi-days field trips (one in each term), developing assessments and grading assignments and exams. The term runs from September 3 to December 6, 2024 (Term 1) and January 6 to April 8, 2025 (Term 2).
We seek an innovative educator with demonstrated experience in teaching introductory biology using evidence-based and learning-centred pedagogical approaches, mentoring and managing undergraduate teaching assistants, and engaging students in active learning classroom environment.
Candidates should have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a Biological Sciences discipline and relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of Biology. Prior experience with teaching in SCIE 001 required.
The current salary for a 3-credit course is $10,000.
Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses and e-mail or telephone contact information of three people who can be contacted to provide reference letters, and a teaching statement. Application deadline is July 15, 2024.
Applications should be emailed to Dr. Pam Kalas, Associate Head of Biology, kalas@zoology.ubc.ca
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, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Our department is committed to confronting systemic biases, particularly as they affect individuals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities, and intersect with other forms of discrimination.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.