The Department of Biology is seeking Contract Academic Staff to deliver the following lectures at Brandon University for Fall 2026. Lectures are in-person preferred.
15:162 CELLS, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION – GENETICS MODULE – 2 credit hour module (lecture); approximately 4.5 weeks
Section A01, Slot 4 – Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 11:40 am – 12:30 pm
Section A02, Slot 10 – Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 am – 9:50 am
A basic course in biological principles including cell biology, cell division, genetics and evolution. This course is intended for majors and minors and is normally considered a prerequisite for all further courses in Biology.
15:457/657 EPIDEMIOLOGY – 3 credit hour course (lecture)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:40 pm-4:30 pm (Slot 14).
The goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to epidemiological research methods and to equip students with skills in the critical appraisal of the health sciences literature. This course will focus on measuring and interpreting patterns of disease occurrence; routine sources of data and their strengths and limitations; study designs used in epidemiology and when to apply them; uses of various software for analysis of epidemiology data; epidemiological models of causation; challenges and opportunities in genome wide data analysis and critical appraisal of epidemiological literature with reference to issues of study design and interpretation of results
Qualifications: M.Sc. in Biology or an appropriate discipline is required; a PhD is preferred. Prior teaching experience would be an asset.
Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Masters’ degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.
Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hour course
Application deadline: A review of applications will begin July 27, 2026, and the posting will remain open until positions are filled.
Applications must be submitted via e-mail as a single, reasonably sized PDF file. The application should include the following: a letter of application, citizenship or Canadian immigration status, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and teaching evaluations, the names and contact information of three references, and a clear indication of which of the above-listed courses the applicant is applying to teach. Please send the application to:
Dr. Christophe LeMoine
Dean of Science, Brandon University
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.
Issued July 13, 2026
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.
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