Fall 2026 Term, Laboratory-Based Contract Opportunity, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

The Department of Biology is seeking Contract Academic Staff to deliver the following laboratories at Brandon University for Fall 2026. Labs must be delivered in-person.

15:162 Cells, Genetics and Evolution (10.5 credit hours)

Z01 – Mondays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z02 – Mondays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z03 – Tuesdays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z04 – Tuesdays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z05 – Wednesdays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z06 – Thursdays 1:40-4:30 PM

Z10 – Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to work independently, including preparation of all materials related to lab content
• Experience in using basic lab equipment, techniques, organisms, including but not limited to the following: micropipettes, spectrophotometers, microscopes, molecular techniques (DNA, protein), bioinformatics
• Familiarity with fundamental scientific reporting (written, graphical, numeracy)
• Familiarity with basic statistics (e.g. Chi-square)

Qualifications: M.Sc. preferred; completion of B.Sc. required. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously taken a first-year Biology course that included labs. Prior experience in laboratory instruction would be an asset.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hours

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin July 10, 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, and the names and contact information of three references. Please send the application to:

Dr. Christophe LeMoine

Dean of Science

Brandon University

Brandon, MB R7A 6A9

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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.

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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.