Clt Instructor

**Faculty of Pure and Applied Science**
**Instructor I**

**Contractually Limited Term**
**Position #: 20119**

Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and
Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. _These treaties did not implicate or _
- affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq title and set the rules for what _
- was to be a long-standing relationship between nations_. _Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that _
- we are working towards decolonization across campus. _

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation
and a personalized learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for success. Acadia is
nestled in the Town of Wolfville, amongst orchards and vineyards in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. A short
walk from the shores of the renowned Bay of Fundy, the area offers a small-town setting with a relaxed lifestyle
and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities. With a progressive commitment to sustainability, the
region offers locally crafted artisan food and beverage with many communities embracing organic, fair trade,
and farm-to-table ideals. The Annapolis Valley is home to highly developed agricultural, agri-food, bio
- technology, and manufacturing industries that offer growing employment and research opportunities. Southern
Nova Scotia is surrounded by ocean and therefore has an experienced fishing industry, marine research, and
ocean technology companies. Halifax, which is only 50 minutes from Wolfville, provides a wide variety of
opportunities and connections academically and commercially in terms of research.

position for the period of August 1, 2023 to May 15, 2024.

We are searching for an excellent instructor who is passionate about teaching biodiversity-related courses.
Primary responsibilities are development and delivery of two core courses that are required for Biology majors:
BIOL 2043 Biodiversity of Plants and Algae (Fall term: all lectures and four labs per week, with labs offered in
alternate weeks) and BIOL 2073 Animal Biodiversity (Winter term: labs only, with five labs per week that are
offered in alternate weeks). The instructor would also be expected to teach lectures and one lab per week,
offered in alternate weeks, in BIOL 3243 Plant Growth and Development (Winter term).

Applicants must have a MSc or PhD degree in biology or a closely related field, with expertise in botany and
organismal biology. The department is particularly interested in an individual with a strong teaching
background, a broad knowledge of biodiversity, experience in developing and delivering laboratory activities,
and the ability to teach in person and online. Evidence for teaching excellence includes positive endorsements
from referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations if available, or demonstrated
performance in other teaching related activities.

Acadia University is located in Sipekne’katik and is close to many coastal, agricultural, and forest ecosystems.
The Department of Biology offers a diverse, stimulating, and supportive community of researchers and
facilities. We are one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, with ~ 400 majors.
Undergraduate teaching is a primary focus of the department, and we prioritize experiential learning with
hands-on laboratory exercises and field work. Teaching and research are integrated throughout our program,
and we provide diverse course offerings that support students interested in a wide range of careers. Available
facilities include world-class glasshouse space and growth cabinets at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science
Centre, the Harriet Irving Botanical Garden, which showcases plant communities typical of the region, and the
E.C. Smith Herbarium. The Biology Department also houses a teaching museum with a wide variety of
specimens suitable for the BIOL 2073 Animal Biodiversity labs. For additional information on the Department of

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum MSc in biology or closely related field.

include the following:

- a cover letter describing how the applicant meets the criteria for appointment
- _curriculum vitae _
- a statement on teaching philosophy
- a statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching
- evidence of teaching, including course evaluations if available, or teaching-related activities
- the names and contact information for three individuals who may be contacted for references, if short- listed**Dr. Glenys Gibson**
**Acadia University**

**Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6**
**from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities;
women; persons of any mi