Sessional Instructor, BCEM 341, Department of Biological Sciences, Winter 2024

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Place Description

The Division of Organic Sciences, throughout the School of Science, invitations functions for a Winter 2024 Time period Sessional Teacher.

The profitable candidate can have obligations for instruction and related duties for one-quarter (9 lectures) of this one semester-long course in the course of the Winter 2024 Time period. There are laboratories related to this course however this place focusses on the lecture element, particularly on the subject of metabolism.

BCEM 341 – Biochemistry of Life Processes
On this course, emphasis is positioned on describing the chemistry of biochemical molecules together with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and the way this pertains to cell construction and life processes. Primary ideas of metabolism are launched, specializing in the breakdown of carbohydrates for vitality. The laboratory element reinforces studying of the lecture materials, whereas instructing technical expertise and the evaluation and interpretation of experiments involving biochemical molecules.

Instructing Schedule: Please discuss with https://contacts.ucalgary.ca/information/bio/programs/w24 for course instances.

Supply Mode: All course parts might be delivered in-person.

Winter 2024 Time period Dates: Tuesday, January 2, 2024, to Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

{Qualifications}:
Candidates require a minimal of a MSc in one of many organic sciences, with a PhD most well-liked, and proof of instructing effectiveness. The profitable candidate should be accustomed to the subject of metabolism. Earlier instructing expertise, within the area of biochemistry, might be thought-about an essential asset.

Please apply on-line through the “Apply Now” hyperlink. An entire utility needs to be submitted in a single pdf, and embrace the next:

• Cowl letter.
• Present curriculum vitae.
• Assertion of instructing philosophy, together with fostering an inclusive studying atmosphere.
• Proof of instructing effectiveness. 
• Three letters of reference are additionally required and might be submitted with the pdf utility or despatched beneath separate cowl, by the appliance deadline, to [email protected] .

NOTE: Candidates who’ve taught as a sessional teacher within the School of Science throughout the previous two years could select to solely submit a canopy letter and present CV. A number of positions could also be stuffed by this posting.

Utility Deadline: November 20, 2023

Please go to https://science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences for additional details about the Division of Organic Sciences.

Remuneration is calculated in line with the Collective Settlement, Schedule B. Please see the School Affiliation’s web site at www.tucfa.com for additional info relating to circumstances of employment and remuneration. 

As per the Collective Settlement, the Division of Organic Sciences will adhere to the appropriate of first refusal phrases (Part 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments. 

Thanks for submitting your on-line utility. Solely these candidates chosen to proceed within the choice course of might be contacted.

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