Biology Instructor

**TITLE: Biology Instructor (Sessional)**

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- **BIOL 105** - **Biological Concepts in Sustainability**: This course uses a biological perspective to analyze environmental problems and uses the framework of sustainability to address possible remedies and solutions for environmental issues. Students will analyze the dimensions and ramifications of sustainable strategies to overcome current global issues through the study of relevant biological science topics. This course provides students with a foundation for future study by exploring both quantitative and qualitative methods used to investigate biological sustainability as well as theoretical perspectives. By focusing on current issues and case studies from around the world this course will help prepare global citizens to engage in policy debates on environmental issues.

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE**: Part-time, contract

**COURSE RATE RANGE**: $13,600 - $14,200

**TERM**: Various terms during the academic year

**CLOSING DATE**: Ongoing

**LOCATION**: Burnaby/Vancouver Campus

**SCHEDULE**:
Flexible, dependent on availability

**WHY JOIN US**:

- Group extended health, dental, and life benefits
- Annual Professional Development days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee engagement events and activities
- Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices. Secure bike lockers and shower.
- Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

**WHO WE ARE**: Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate of Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Biology, or equivalent.
- 2 years’ experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
- Able to demonstrate success in innovative or student-centered teaching techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of course learning outcomes an asset
- Proficient with educational technology including databases and online learning environments
- Excellent instructional capability
- Strong Proficiency in English

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person