Limited-Term, Joint Appointment in Biology & Statistical and Actuarial Science @ Western University

The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a full-time Limited-Term faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience, to participate in the delivery of undergraduate Biology and/or Statistics courses, including courses that are cross-listed across these two disciplines, at Western University. The appointment is expected to be effective January 1, 2018. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed to the Departments of Biology and Statistical & Actuarial Sciences. The initial appointment will be up to three years in duration and may be renewable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position has been created in support of Biostatistics at Western University, and has an 80% Teaching/20% Service workload distribution. Teaching duties will include up to 3.5 full course equivalents over a twelve-month period, while Service duties will include departmental, faculty, university and professional committee work, as appropriate.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a faculty member in either the Department of Biology or Statistical & Actuarial Science, within the Faculty of Science, according to his or her academic background. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in both programs, as well as developing an online course, and course- and program-level learning outcomes. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in service opportunities in both departments.

Requirements:
● A PhD in Biology, Statistics or related fields with experience teaching at the university level, or an MSc in one of the aforementioned disciplines with significant teaching experience at the university level

Assets:
● A degree in Education
● Excellence in undergraduate classroom teaching, as evidenced by, but not limited to:
o Innovative undergraduate course, curriculum, or laboratory design and evaluation
o Outstanding teaching evaluations
o Teaching awards
o The effective implementation of technology in curriculum delivery
o The use of teaching methods that enhance student engagement and learning
● Experience in providing high-impact learning experiences for undergraduate students
● Interest and/or experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning
● Training in pedagogy or teaching at the university level

Western University offers a full range of academic and professional programs for over 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students. General information about Western can be found at www.uwo.ca. The Department of Biology (www.uwo.ca/biology) delivers undergraduate programs in Biology and Genetics, as well as contributing to a number of interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Environmental Science, Animal Behaviour, Global Health), and delivering the “biocore” to a range of Medical Science programs. The Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences (http://www.uwo.ca/stats) offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and training in statistics and its applications. It has undergraduate and graduate programs in financial modelling, actuarial science and statistics supported by 24 faculty members.

Candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a statement of teaching philosophy, along with the names of three (3) potential references to the address below.

Dr. Mark A. Bernards, Professor & Chair
Department of Biology
Western University
1151 Richmond St
London, ON, N6A 5B7
Canada
E-mail: hrbio@uwo.ca

Please ensure that the form available at:
http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact hrbio@uwo.ca