Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused), Department of Biology

Faculty/Department Faculty of Science Unit Science-Biology Employee Group URFA Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Academic Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary The Department of Biology at the University of Regina invites applications for a Teaching-Focused Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027. We are seeking an individual with initiative, who possesses expertise with human/vertebrate anatomy and physiology. The successful candidate will coordinate, teach, manage, and develop undergraduate lectures in human anatomy and physiology for the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program offered jointly by the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (**https://www.uregina.ca/nursing/programs/**). Teaching will be in large first- and second-year courses, and may include in-person and distance delivery. The successful candidate will also be responsible for training, mentoring, and supervising teaching assistants and contributing to administration and service at the department, faculty, and University levels. Situated on Treaty 4 lands with a presence in Treaty 6, the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples and the homeland of the Michif/Métis Nation, the University of Regina’s main campus is located in beautiful Wascana Centre, one of the largest urban parks in North America. Together with its three federated colleges, the University of Regina is a comprehensive institution emphasizing excellence in teaching and research, as well as public service. Cross-disciplinary teaching and experiential learning are strongly supported. Established in 1974, the University has grown steadily to its present student body of over 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. One of the strengths of the Department of Biology is its undergraduate program, in which many courses have labs taught by full time academic staff members. Position Requirements Applicants must possess, at a minimum, a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline, strong communication skills, and a commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence, or potential for excellence, in teaching, especially in large enrolment classes, along with insights and strategies regarding student engagement, learning, and assessment. They will be innovative, enthusiastic, and collegial, and will interact with colleagues and students in a fair-minded and professional manner. While research is not a requirement of this position, the appointee may pursue scholarly activities, including pedagogical research and activities that ensure ongoing engagement and currency in the discipline. Candidates will be evaluated on their prior experience and their potential for future contributions to high-quality teaching, according to the criteria described above. Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Ass