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Lab Instructor, Biology (5 month term)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Forthcoming letters of recommendation may be sent directly to cleo_niedzielski@cbu.ca noting the posting reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.

All statements and letters if no designated spot listed for upload should be uploaded in the Dossier.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Lab Instructor, Biology (5 month term)
Position Number
Unit Affiliation CBUFA
Status Full‐time Limited Term
If term position, length of term 5 months
Reporting to Dean, School of Science and Technology Stephanie MacQuarrie
School School of Science & Technology
Department Biology
Job Description
The successful candidate will perform the duties outlined in Article 25.1.2 in the CBU Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Topics of focus shall include, but may not be limited to, first year Cell and Molecular Biology labs, first year Organismal and Evolutionary labs, and second year Human Anatomy labs.

Some specific duties to the role are but not limited to:
  • Ensure that correct and safe laboratory procedures are followed by students in the Laboratory, pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the proper use of safety glasses, lab coats, and any other appropriate personal protective equipment, when required
  • Perform routine maintenance of laboratory and related equipment, supplies and specimens as required in order that varied experiments can be performed;
  • Prepare and lead the classes in problem solving session (in lieu of laboratories when necessary)
  • Participate in safety inspections of laboratories.
  • Assist the Department during academic advising and specifically with the scheduling of lab sections


Please refer to the CBFUA Collective Agreement on our website:
https://www.cbu.ca/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-relations/
Required Qualifications
Candidates shall, as a minimum requirement, possess a B.Sc. in Biology.
Preferred Qualifications
An MSc. in Biology is Preferred.

Previous lab instructor or teaching experience at the post secondary level considered an asset but not mandatory.
Band
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F192P
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/16/2024
Job Close Date 05/13/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Forthcoming letters of recommendation may be sent directly to cleo_niedzielski@cbu.ca noting the posting reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.

All statements and letters if no designated spot listed for upload should be uploaded in the Dossier.

Supplemental Questions

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  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  2. Are you a current employee of the university?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Post-Secondary Diploma
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Resume
  3. List of References
  4. Statement of Teaching Interests
  5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  6. 1st Letter of Reference
  7. 2nd Letter of Reference
Optional Documents
  1. 3rd Letter of Reference
  2. Academic Transcripts
  3. Dossier (Combined Documents Only)