Biology Thunder Bay Fall/Winter 2024-25
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 21, 2024
Department of Biology
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Biology. Applications are requested to teach:
BIOL 2011 FA - Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Anatomical systems/topics covered are the integumentary, muscular, and skeletal systems as well as arthrology. Laboratory work includes the study of the cat as a representative animal.
Start Date/Duration: September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024
Lecture - Monday, Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM
Labs - Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00-10:00 PM
BIOL 2171 FA - Genetics
Understand Mendel's genetic laws, experimental design, and how they apply to the heredity patterns which Mendel observed in pea plants. Understand the link between genotype and phenotype. Understand the difference between a character and a trait. Understand the difference between dominant and recessive alleles and the difference between homozygous and heterozygous. Understand extensions to Mendel's laws. Learn chromosome and inheritance and sex chromosomes. Learn gene linkage, recombination, and gene mapping. Learn DNA replication, gene mutation, and gene functional analysis. Learn genome annotation and genomic analysis.
Start Date/Duration: September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024
Lecture - Monday & Wednesday - 10:00-11:30AM
Lab Sections - Thursday 11:30-2:30, Friday 8:30-11:30 & 11:30-2:30
BIOL 3012 FA - Indigenous Ethnobotany
An examination of the relationship of Indigenous Peoples to the plant kingdom. Covers how plants are viewed by Indigenous Peoples and their usage of plants for nourishment, ceremonial, medicinal, and utilitarian purposes. Emphasis will be on Indigenous practices with plants in North America with a particular focus on Northwestern Ontario.
Start Date/Duration: September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024 Lecture - Monday - 5:30-7:30 PM
Lab - Wednesday 11:30-2:30 PM
Lab - Wednesday 2:30-5:30PM
BIOL 2012 WA - Human Internal Anatomy
Anatomical systems covered are nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary and endocrine. Laboratory work includes the study of the cat as a representative animal.
Start Date/Duration: January 5, 2025-April 25, 2025
Lecture - Monday, Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM
Labs - Tuesday 7:00-10:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00-10:00 PM
BIOLOGY 2230 WA - Cell Biology
Study of the molecular, metabolic and structural organization of eukaryotic cells in relation to function: membrane structure, transmembrane transport and membrane-bound compartments in cells, bioenergetics in mitochondria and chloroplasts, functions and trafficking of proteins, vesicular traffic and secretion, cytoskeleton and cell movement, extracellular matrix and cell adhesions, introduction to cell signaling. Experimental evidence for the concepts studied and principles of techniques used in cell biology research.
Start Date/Duration: January 5, 2025-April 25, 2025
Lecture - Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30-7:00PM
Lab - Friday - 1:30-2:30 PM
BIOL 2910 WA - Laboratory Biology
Introduction to basic laboratory techniques: pipetting, preparation of media, aseptic technique, cell disruption, protein purification and analysis, electrophoresis, chromatography. Development of skills in such areas as: laboratory note-keeping, reporting, graphical presentation of data, information searching.
Start Date/Duration: January 5, 2025-April 25, 2025
Lecture - Monday 2:30-3:30 PM
Labs - Monday 3:30-5:30 PM
Friday 2:30-5:30 PM
Please note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Instructors should refer to the online timetable prior to the start of classes.
Qualifications Preferred: Ph.D. preferred and experience in teaching
Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired. Please send a cv, brief description of the syllabus and assessment/marking scheme with the application.
The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate combination of both academic and professional experience in a field related to the course. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred, and experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies values and respects Indigenous traditional learning and knowledge and embraces various forms of teaching and learning where appropriate. Consequently, for Indigenous content focussed courses we will prioritize knowledge of Indigenous languages, community-based learning, and traditional knowledge above academic credentials, in the selection of candidates. For graduate courses, preference may be given to candidates who hold a PhD, or are working towards a PhD, combined with relevant professional experience.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Heather Suslyk, Administrative Assistant, at biology@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Biology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/biology.
Review of applications will begin on June 21, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Department of Biology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Azim Mallik, Chair
E-mail: amallik@lakeheadu.ca and biology@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.