17 Oct
The University of Calgary
Calgary
Location
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB
Full job description
Description
The Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment, within the Faculty of Science, invites applications for a Winter 2025 Term Sessional Instructor.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction, assessments, maintenance and coordination of D2L website, teaching assistant supervision, and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course during the term.
Geology 483 (683) - (Advanced) Carbonate Sedimentology
GLGY 483/683 examines petrography of carbonate sediments and their biotic and abiotic constituents.
The course also provides students with an understanding of ocean chemistry of carbonate systems and ocean acidification; sedimentological, biological and climatic significance of modern and ancient carbonates; warm- and cool-water carbonate factories; lacustrine, peritidal, neritic, reef, slope, and pelagic environments; and diagenesis, dolomitization and carbonate reservoirs. GLGY 483 is for undergraduate students and GLGY 683 is primarily oriented toward graduate students. The courses have concurrent lectures and labs, but may use different assessment schemes for the undergraduate and graduate sections.
Winter 2025 Term Dates: January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Teaching Schedule: Lectures: MWF 8:00-8:50, Labs: Fr 11:00-13:50
Delivery Mode: All course components will be delivered in-person.
Qualifications:
- Applicants should have a minimum of an MSc, with PhD preferred, in Geology or a closely related field relevant to the subject matter of the course.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in application of carbonate sedimentology, and application of sedimentological techniques more broadly.
- Evidence of previous teaching experience and effectiveness at the post-secondary level is a strong asset, preferably in the course subject area.
- Experience with the Desire 2 Learn (D2L) course management system, knowledge of best practices for assessments, and techniques for engaging students will be considered assets.
Please apply on-line via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
- Cover letter
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably as a teaching dossier.
- Three (3)
letters of reference can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline, to [email protected].
NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/earth for further information about the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment and https://science.ucalgary.ca/earth/current-students/undergraduate/earth-science for links to information about the B.Sc. Geology program.
Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B.
Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer,
the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.
Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science, click here.
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