Sessional Lecturer - Forest Plant Biology Labs

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Sessional Lecturer - Forest Plant Biology Labs

Department

Dept Forest & Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry (Richard Hamelin)

Posting End Date

November 19, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

The expected salary for this position is $12,000.

The Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences is seeking to hire a part-time sessional lecturer in 24W - Term 2 (January 1 to April 30, 2025).

Course to be taught:

FRST 210 (3 credits)  Forest Plant Biology II

The functional biology of trees and other forest plants in their environment, with an emphasis on gymnosperms

The successful candidate will deliver/supervise laboratory work; coordinate with guest lecturers; supervise and mentor teaching assistants; provide feedback and assess student assignments; participate in FRST 210 instructor team meetings; and hold office hours weekly. Applicants should include with their letter of application a CV and the names and email addresses of two references.  

All positions are subject to enrolment, funding and will be governed by UBC’s Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.