Bi236br - Cell Biology

**Date**:May 30, 2023

**Location**: Brantford, CA

**Company**:Wilfrid Laurier University

**Faculty/Academic Area**: Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

**Department**: N/A

**Campus**: Brantford

**Employee Group**: WLUFA

**Requisition ID**:6213

**Position Title**: BI236BR: Cell Biology

**Term**: Winter (Jan. 1 - Apr. 30)

**Days/Times**: T, R 11:30 am - 12:50 pm

**Hours per week/Hours Total**: 3 per week/36 total

**Type of Course**:On-Campus Lecture

**Anticipated Class Size**: 25

**Additional Course Requirements**: None

**Posted on**: June 1, 2023

**Posting ends**: June 22, 2023

**Position Summary**:
Learning Outcomes:

- Discuss the structure and function of all cell organelles found in prokaryotes, archaea and eukaryotes.
- Explain the subcellular trafficking mechanisms associated with the endomembrane system.
- Define cellular energy flow during both respiration (in the mitochondria) and photosynthesis (in the chloroplasts).
- Describe different cellular movements, cytoskeletal systems, cell adhesions, cell junctions and extracellular structures found in animal and plant cells.
- Discuss signal transduction process in animal cells through electrical/synaptic signaling and chemical messengers and receptors.
- Describe the cell cycle and explain how each stage is regulated under different circumstances.
- List and briefly describe the principles behind current techniques/methods used in cell and molecular biology.
- Explain the process of cancer development and define the genes involved in the process.
- Discuss SARS-CoV2 biology and COVID-19 pathogenesis in the context of cell biology concepts and principles.

Topics Covered:
**Qualifications - Required**: PhD in Biological Sciences

**Qualifications - Areas of Specialization**: Cell Biology

**Salary**: $9,025.89

**Application Deadline**: June 22, 2023

**Submit with Application**:
Required for All Applicants
- CV (required)

Required for External Applicants
- Names and Contact Information for Referees
- Evidence of Good Teaching
- Verification of highest degree

Optional
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

**Applications may be addressed to**:
Dr. Matt Smith

Chair, Department of Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

**To Apply**:
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