College of Arts & Science

http://artsandscience.usask.ca/
Department of Biology
Term Position - Animal Biology
The Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan is seeking to fill a term teaching
position in Animal Biology, at the Assistant Professor level commencing July 1, 2016 for up to five
years, pending satisfactory performance.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in organismal biology with specific teaching expertise in animal
physiology, development, and vertebrate and invertebrate diversity. The successful candidate will
have current knowledge in these teaching areas and be able to provide leadership in curriculum
development and pedagogical initiatives within the Department. The appointment will consist of only
teaching and collegial service duties. However, there is an opportunity to develop research
collaborations with existing faculty in the Department, especially in conjunction with the supervision
of undergraduate research projects.
The Department of Biology is a diverse department of 22 faculty, 300 declared undergraduate
students, and over 80 graduate students. The department has research and teaching strengths in
cell and molecular biology, ecology, and environmental sciences, offering BSc degrees in Biology,
Environmental Biology, and Agricultural Biology. We also teach within the Aboriginal Student
Achievement Program, an initiative aimed at improving success and retention of first year
indigenous students.
The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the Sciences, Social
Sciences, and Humanities and Fine Arts. The College has 325 faculty, including 14 Canada
Research Chairs, and over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We emphasize faculty and
student research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities.
The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and
thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The
University of Saskatchewan has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly
activities. It offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student
population of about 21,000.

Salary Bands (July 1, 2016 June 30, 2017):

Assistant Professor

$93,293 (floor) to $112,109 (CDI ceiling)

Benefits:
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life
insurance (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan,
extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health and
wellness spending program.
Send electronically as a pdf attachment: curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and
interests, a sample course proposal, and names of three individuals willing to provide letters of
reference. Review of applications will begin Apr 30th, and continue until the position is filled:
Dr. Ken Wilson
Head, Department of Biology
112 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E2
Canada
Telephone: (306) 966-4400
email: ken.wilson@usask.ca

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all
employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for
developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced.
The university welcomes applications for those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be
given priority.