Animal Biologist, Four-year term, Department of Biology – Faculty of Science
The Department of Biology at Brandon University invites applications for a four-year term position beginning July 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed, subject to budgetary approval. We have an active departmental research culture, promote excellence in our teaching, and we seek an individual who will help us support, build, and maintain the momentum in our program.
Qualifications: A doctorate in Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology or related discipline with a specialization in bioinformatics, immunology, developmental biology, or anatomy. Evidence of a productive publication history and a successful record of teaching will be considered an asset. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the doctorate and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will teach courses in human anatomy and physiology and other courses in the department’s biomedical stream, as required. The successful candidate will actively engage in research, supervise undergraduate students in Biology, and supervise graduate students in the interdisciplinary M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Sciences. The candidate will also be expected to participate in Departmental, University and community service.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 or until the position is filled.
Start date: July 01, 2025.
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
All applicants are invited to consult the Brandon University course calendar for more information. Further details about Brandon University and the Department of Biology can be found at https://www.brandonu.ca
Applications must be sent via email as a single PDF file of a reasonable size. For an application to be considered it must include: a cover letter (including clear indication of citizenship or Canadian immigration status), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maximum), research summary (5 pages maximum), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three referees.
Please submit applications directly to:
Dr. Christophe LeMoine
Dean of Science
Brandon University
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
science@brandonu.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be expected to provide copies of credentials at time of interview.
Issued Sept. 27, 2024
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.