Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Master’s programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.
The Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for two sessional positions in the September 2021 to April 2022 academic year. The first position will teach 12 credit hours including four courses at first and upper year levels. The second position will teach 10.5 credit hours including one course at first year level and an assortment of first year lab sessions. Course assignments will depend on the abilities of the successful applicants.
The normal mode of course delivery is in-person; however, given the uncertainties inherent in the current pandemic, applicants should also be prepared to teach in an online synchronous format.
Qualifications: A PhD is preferred; however, candidates with a Masters degree and successful record of teaching experience may be considered.
Application Deadline: June 14, 2021, or until the position is filled.
Start date: August 28, 2021 for first term and January 1, 2022 for second term
Salary: $6252 for each 3 credit hour course
Applicants should send a cover letter, a summary of teaching experience, and clear indication of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching evaluations (if applicable) and the names and contact information of three referees. Candidates should send their application by email attachment in a single PDF document of reasonable size to:
Dr. Todd Fugleberg
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Brandon University
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9
E-mail fuglebergt@brandonu.ca
All applicants are invited to consult the Brandon University course calendar for more information. Further details about Brandon University and the Department of Physics & Astronomy can be found at
http://www.brandonu.ca.
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. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please indicate it in your cover letter. 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.