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Assistant Professor – Biology

Date Posted: February 14, 2025

Posting Deadline: March 17, 2025

Department: Biology

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: SMUFU

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to join our Biology Department.

Job Information and Responsibilities

The Department of Biology at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as early as July 1st, 2025. We are seeking applicants with research expertise in Cell Biology and Evolution. Preference will be given to candidates using plants or other photosynthetic organisms in their research, and who engage in field work and/or laboratory-based analyses to address their research questions. The candidate will support our undergraduate curriculum by teaching courses in Cell Biology, Microbiology, Ecology or Evolution, and potentially developing courses in their areas of research specialization. Our Department supports a diverse student body, and we seek a candidate who will incorporate

Inclusive practices in their teaching and research. The SMU Faculty Union’s collective agreement with the university, which outlines salary scales and other elements associated with the faculty role, may be reviewed here:

https://www.smu.ca/webfiles/SMUFUCASeptember12022toAugust312025-DraftNewAgreement-April2420232.pdf.

The Faculty of Science, which houses the Biology Department, has undergone significant renewal, with many new and active faculty involved in teaching and research, and many renovated and upgraded spaces and facilities. We are working to establish and build upon areas of distinct research strength and through those foster collaborations locally, regionally, and internationally, as reflected in our Strategic Research Plan (https://news.smu.ca/research-plan).

The Biology Department supports 11 full-time faculty engaged in externally-funded research programs with expertise spanning cellular biology and molecular genetics to physiology, behavioural ecology, conservation, and ecosystem restoration.

Experience and Education Requirements

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Biology and provide evidence of a strong research record or an emerging scholarly profile, have a record of a high standard of teaching in the field (preferably in the courses noted above), and have a strong commitment to collegial service.

Application Details

Qualified candidates must submit an application package consisting of:

i) A cover letter outlining how the applicant’s background aligns with the desired qualifications, and which of the Department’s current course offerings the applicant would most like to teach

ii) An up-to-date curriculum vitae

iii) A research statement including: i) A summary of the applicant’s three most significant contributions to research (publications/presentations/reports/patents on a specific subject can be grouped into one contribution; maximum of 2 pages), ii) A short-term (5 years) and longer-term research plan (maximum of 2 pages)

iv) A teaching dossier that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness with student evaluations of past teaching (if available)

v) The names, addresses, and email contacts of three persons that are best able to describe your suitability for this position

The complete application should be sent as a single file in .pdf format to: Dr. Laura Weir, Chair, Biology Department email: [email protected]. Complete applications must be received on or before March 17, 2025. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary’s University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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