Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

Department

Faculty and Leadership | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Larry Lynd)

Posting End Date

January 1, 2024

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

Job End Date

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 CAD.

Applications are invited for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Teaching for the undergraduate degree program, Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPSc). The successful candidate will work with other pharmaceutical sciences educators to teach in a variety of settings within our BPSc program.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or related scientific discipline. Post-doctoral training within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related areas (e.g. personal care products, formulations, nutraceuticals) will be considered a distinct advantage, as will experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, especially with experience in the drug development pipeline (e.g. clinical trials, GCP, GMP, drug pricing, patenting, etc). Experience with regulatory affairs as it pertains to the pharmaceutical industry will also be an advantage. Relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or pedagogical training will also be considered an advantage and preference will be given to applicants who have participated in the development of academic courses and/or programs.

The individual will be expected to participate in the academic life of the Faculty including teaching and serving within its academic programs. Specifically, the candidate is expected to be highly engaged in delivery and development of lectures, seminars, and case-based learning materials for the BPSc program. This position requires a passion for engaging undergraduates with regard to research, communication and the pharmaceutical sciences. A demonstrated commitment to high quality undergraduate instruction and creating safe learning environments for students is essential.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create learning activities for traditional undergraduate lecture-based teaching and learning, as well as case-based and seminar courses including the design, delivery, and evaluation of written and practical assessments and examinations, for example, such course areas as:

  • Pharmaceutical Cases courses that integrate knowledge and skills from introductory BPSc courses to problem-solve authentic case studies and integrated problems of increasing complexity.

  • Pharmaceutical Topics and Communication seminars that focus on developing skills and concepts for planning, delivering, and critiquing a scientific seminar using topics in the pharmaceutical sciences in individual and team-based learning contexts.

  • Fourth-year elective offerings.

  • Other courses as required and/or determined through on-going quality improvement of the program.

• Collaborate with other BPSc instructors and course coordinators to prepare and deliver multiple sections of certain courses across terms in a consistent manner.

• Develop and maintain course syllabi, as well as maintain up-to-date course information in the University's learning management system (Canvas).

• Meet with students experiencing challenges and develop action plans for remediation, as necessary.

• Train, supervise, and oversee performance of teaching assistants (TAs).

• Collaborate with other BPSc course coordinators, administrative staff and others in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Faculty of Science for program related activities. This could include, but is not limited to, assessing and evaluating changing curricular needs and offering perspectives for improvement.

• Maintain ongoing faculty and professional development activities in order to implement instructional strategies that contribute to an environment where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with students, other Faculty members, and staff on a regular basis.

• Organize and participate in Faculty, University, and student-run activities for BPSc students and other Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences students.

• Represent the Faculty at student recruitment and/or community outreach events.

• Create and maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.

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