Assistant Teaching Professor (Tenure-Track), in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

University of Victoria

The DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor up to 1X FTE. The successful applicant will be offered a tenure-track appointment in the teaching stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. A PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or relevant Life Science field and demonstrated teaching experience is required.

The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine the final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive range of $105,000- $126,000 (1 X FTE). UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a broad range of courses within the Department including Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology courses (especially classes with large cohorts). It is anticipated that the appointee will become an outstanding teacher and mentor of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching faculty in the Department appointed at 1 X FTE will teach a maximum of seven 1.5-unit courses per year with contributions in curriculum development, delivery, and implementation of teaching innovations to the core programs in the Department. The appointee will actively participate in the development and updates of curriculum in Departmental programs, engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and interact with the public through community engagement and outreach activities.

Applicants interested in this position should provide the following:
1. Cover letter. In the letter, please specify: i) the desired appointment level, as candidates expressing interest in 0.5 to 1X FTE positions will be considered, and ii) the current departmental courses (at the 100 to 300 level) that match your teaching aspirations.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Comprehensive teaching dossier. Please include teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and previous teaching experiences at the University (or equivalent) level. Evidence of effective teaching, if available, can be included.
4. An equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement indicating previous experience with a diverse group of students, co-workers and collaborators, and a brief plan about future implementation of an inclusive classroom environment.
5. Names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for at least three references.

Candidates should submit a single PDF application package including the items (a-e) listed above to Kimberley Ladret at bcmbadmn@uvic.ca with your last name_ATP_BCMB2025 entered in the subject line of the email. The due date for submission of application materials is January 15, 2025.
Applications missing one or more of the required documents will be considered incomplete. Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
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