"Sessional Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Biology"

The Department of Biology at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month sessional (non-tenure track and non-continuing) position for the period August 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. We are looking for someone to teach our first-year cell biology course (BIOL 1501), plus three upper year courses in their area of expertise. Ideally this would include courses in areas such as marine biology or ecology, genetics, or applied fields such as ecotoxicology. However, choice of upper year classes is flexible and will be assigned to fit the successful candidate’s interests. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, have a strong commitment to, and experience in, undergraduate teaching, and be strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in post-secondary institutions.

The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental activities and will have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research students if they so desire (student research supervision is not a job requirement).

Applications should include:

• A cover letter summarizing your qualifications for the position, and confirming eligibility to legally work in Canada (e.g. Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, work permit) (max 1.5 page)
• A curriculum vitae
• A 1–2-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, plus evidence of teaching effectiveness
• A list of courses you would be comfortable teaching
• A statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in post-secondary institutions, especially as related to your teaching practice (max 0.5 page)
• Names and contact information for three referees.

Applications should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online using this link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31647. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee:

Dr. Diana Hamilton
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Biology
Mount Allison University
dhamilto@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on March 4, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you. Please contact People and Culture at hr@mta.ca if you have any questions.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.