Assistant Professor – Department of Biology

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One position will be appointed for a 9-month sessional and one for a 12-month term. Applicants to either position should possess a Ph.D. by the time of appointment with specialization relevant to the position they are applying to (see below), have a strong commitment to and experience in undergraduate teaching, and be strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in post-secondary institutions.

POSITION A: We are seeking someone to co-teach Foundations of Biology (BIOL 1001), and to teach Human Physiology (BIOL3211), and two additional third- or fourth-year courses, which could include Animal Behavior (BIOL 3401), Neurophysiology (BIOL 4311), or possibly other courses related to human physiology proposed by the successful candidate.

POSITION B: We are seeking someone to teach Form & Function: Plants (BIOL 2301), Genetics & Evolution (BIOL 2811), and two third- or fourth-year courses. The third- or fourth-year courses may include Native Flora (BIOL 3501), Ecological Genetics (BIOL 3601), Theoretical & Evolutionary Ecology (BIOL 3801), or possibly other courses related to plants, evolution, or genetics proposed by the successful candidate.

Both appointments will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The two successful candidates will be expected to participate in departmental activities and will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research students if they so desire (student research supervision is not a job requirement). Subject to budgetary approval, one position will be appointed for a 9-month sessional (August 2025 – April 2026), and the other for a 12-month term (July 2025 – June 2026). The decision of which position (A or B) is assigned the 9-month or 12-month term will be at the discretion of the two search committees, with input from the successful candidates.

Applications should include: A cover letter clearly stating which position you are applying to (Position A or Position B), summarizing your qualifications for that position, and confirming Canadian citizenship or residency status where applicable (max 1.5 page); a curriculum vitae ; a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (max. 1.5 page); a list of courses you would be comfortable teaching; a statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in post-secondary institutions, especially as related to your teaching practice (max 0.5 page); names and contact information for three referees.

Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online using this link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29698. Within Academic Jobs Online, be sure to click the button indicating the position for which you are applying.

Applications should be addressed as follows:

POSITION A:
Dr. Karen Crosby, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Biology, Mount Allison University

POSITION B:
Dr. Emily Austen, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Biology, Mount Allison University

Questions may be directed to search committee chairs (Position A: [email protected]; Position B: [email protected]). Applications by email will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

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