BI358B - Animals: Form and Function (Winter 2027) (Waterloo, CA)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Biology

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 11717

Position Title: BI358B – Animals: Form and Function

Term: Winter term (Jan 1 – Apr 30)

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 13:00 p.m. – 14:20 p.m.

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36

Mode of Delivery: In-Person

Type of Instruction: Lecture

Anticipated Class Size: 60

Additional Course Requirements: none

Posted on: July 23, 2026

Posting ends: August 7, 2026

AI tools will be used in the hiring process: No

Position Summary:

A comparative investigation of animal anatomy and physiology using a systems approach (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, movement). Central themes focus on homeostasis and the linkages between the environment and anatomical, physiological and behavioural adaptations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Have a broad fundamental knowledge and appreciation of animal physiology.
2. Understand the functions of important physiological systems, including the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems.
3. Understand how these separate systems can interact and yield integrated physiological responses to challenges, such as exercise, changing environmental conditions, and fasting and feeding.
4. Be able to distinguish some of the key physiological differences between major groups of vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
5. Be able to analyze and produce a written report on a theoretical experiment and observations in physiology.

Topics Covered:

Overview of physiology; energy metabolism; homeostasis; cell signalling and membrane transport; neurophysiology; neurophysiology and endocrinology; muscle physiology; circulatory physiology; circulatory physiology: water and ion balance; water and ion balance and respiratory physiology; respiratory physiology and digestive physiology; digestive and reproductive physiology

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Biological Sciences

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Animals: Form and Function

Salary: $10,212.40

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

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

Note: A Cover Letter is not expected (unless noted as required) as the CAF will include information that is typically included in a Cover Letter.

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Matt Smith

Chair, Department of Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

To Apply:

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