Assistant Professor, Ecology

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time
Assistant Professor, Ecology - (998373.1)

Job Type: Permanent (for any group)

Union or Employee Group: MRFA

Classification: Not specified

Location: Not specified

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. It boasts a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700 employees.

As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name — and where everyone is welcome.

Mount Royal is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Faculty of Science and Technology

Mount Royal’s Faculty of Science and Technology offers bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Environmental Science, General Science, and Geology which allows students to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology.

The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Science Biology major with three concentrations (Cellular & Molecular Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Ecology & Evolution), an Honours Biology degree, and a Biology minor.

About the Role

The Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position which will commence July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching. Applicants must be qualified to teach and develop senior-level courses in ecology. A Ph.D. in Biology (or a closely related discipline) is required. Expertise in community and/or population ecology and a strong background in quantitative ecology will be considered assets. The successful candidate will develop/maintain an active research program. The ability to involve undergraduate students in research and potential for success in obtaining external funding will be considered assets.

There are two work patterns at Mount Royal University. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS).

What We Offer

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

A complete application package should include:

  • curriculum vitae – including academic background, list of courses taught, research outputs (e.g., publications, presentations), awards and grants, outreach activities, and service roles;
  • contact information for three (3) references;
  • a teaching dossier that includes your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence (2 pages maximum for teaching philosophy);
  • a statement describing challenges related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the fields of ecology and evolution, as well as describing specific actions you will take to support an inclusive teaching and research environment in the Department of Biology at Mount Royal University;
  • a statement of research describing a program you will develop within the context of the strictly undergraduate setting of Mount Royal University (2 pages maximum).

Provide all the materials in your application package in a single .pdf document. Title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]-[First name or initial]-[Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith-J-998373.pdf).

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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