Clti Instructor

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

**Contractually Limited Term**
**Position #: 20113
**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.

ecology, and evolution for a part-time, limited-term Instructor position for the period from August 1, 2023 to
May 15, 2024.

introductory biology. Primary responsibilities are delivering three labs per week in BIOL 1113 _Organisms and _
- Their Environment 1_ (fall term), which focuses on an introduction to ecology and the foundations of Mendelian
and non-Mendelian Genetics, and BIOL 1123 _Organisms and Their Environment 2_ (winter term) which focuses
on molecular genetics and evolution. Additional responsibilities include training and supervising graduate and
undergraduate teaching assistants.

Applicants should preferably have a PhD or MSc in biology or a closely-related field, and should have a strong
background in foundational concepts in biology. The department is particularly interested in an individual with a
passion for teaching, a broad knowledge of biology, 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. 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, a molecular core lab in the Biology Building, and a
teaching museum. For additional information on the Department of Biology,** **please visit:
**Qualifications**:

- PhD or 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 minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these
identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an
expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic
excellence.