Department of Biology
Assistant Professor (nine-month position, non-tenure track)

The Department of Biology at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for a nine-month appointment (non-tenure track) at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective September 1st, 2015. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology and have experience teaching Plant Biology in addition to either Animal Biology or Conservation Biology. The position will require the applicant to teach about two courses per term.

The Faculty of Science, which houses the Department of Biology, has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with many new and active faculty involved in teaching and research. Our facilities have also been renewed and all space within the Faculty of Science and the Department of Biology have been renovated and upgraded within the last five years. We are working to establish and build upon areas of distinct research strength and through those foster collaborations locally, regionally, and internationally.

Saint Mary’s University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Faculty of Science, please visit our website at http://science.smu.ca/.
Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Qualified candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness. The application must include the names, addresses, and email contacts of three persons that are best able to describe your suitability for this position.

Complete applications should be sent to: Dr. Susan Bjornson, Chairperson, Biology Department, Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3, email: susan.bjornson@smu.ca.