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 pay range is $115,000 - $145,000 CAD.

Applications are invited for the full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Teaching for Pharmaceutical Sciences. The successful candidate will work with other pharmaceutical sciences educators to teach primarily laboratory courses in the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPSc) program.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or related scientific disciplines. Post-doctoral training will be a distinct advantage, as will experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or allied industrial settings. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of an ability and commitment to high quality laboratory and technical teaching. 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 successful candidate will have a track record of achievements in analytical and technical teaching and instrumentation, including but not limited to: centrifugation and ultracentrifugation, HPLC, LC/MS, and NMR. Experience with foundational molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gene cloning, and bacterial culture will also be an asset.  Experience in the fields of curriculum development, course design, and other initiatives that advance the Faculty's academic mandate would be an advantage. The individual will be expected to participate in the Faculty’s academic community as well as teach and serve within its various academic programs. Specifically, the successful applicant is expected to be highly engaged in the delivery and development of laboratory-based courses and innovation for the Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences program. This position requires technical capability and a passion for engaging undergraduates with regard to research, communication and the pharmaceutical sciences.

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

• Deliver and improve the BPSc laboratory courses, primarily in Years 3 and 4; covering various research scientists in both academia and industry that participate in a broad range of pharmaceutical science disciplines. This includes presenting lectures, the design, delivery and evaluation of written and practical assessments and examinations, as well as other instructional duties to support laboratory-based courses, elective offerings in the fourth year of the program, and other courses as required and/or determined through on-going continuous quality improvement of the delivered program.

• Work collaboratively with other faculty members to deliver multi-section laboratory courses.

• Perform routine course administration including:

  • Development and maintenance of course syllabi, ensuring course information in the University's learning management system (Canvas) is up-to-date.

  • Design, deliver, and evaluate written and practical assessments and examinations.

  • Timetable students and coordinate laboratory experiments in collaboration with other laboratory faculty.

• Prepare laboratory budgets, prepare and maintain inventories, and order equipment and supplies in collaboration with other laboratory faculty, and technical staff.

• Develop and test experiments, create and maintain laboratory manuals, and work with other laboratory faculty to revise and improve existing experiments and manuals.

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

• Work with other instructors, TAs, and technical staff to maintain a clean and functional lab space, setup prior to classes, establish and maintain safety standards and procedures, and prepare materials and reagents as needed.

• Orient students to requirements of laboratory course (lab reports, calculations etc.).

• Teach experimental procedures, instrumentation, and techniques to TAs and students.

• Develop new experiments, revise and renew course content, and maintain current equipment during the summer term.

• Participate in student learning activities and assessments, and provide feedback to students and others, as necessary.