Positions for Sessional Lecturers

Updated July 24, 2026

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science

The Department of Biology is inviting expressions of interest for sessional lecturer positions for courses offered in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.

Fall 2026 Courses:

BIOL 438/538 – Nutrient Cycling and Prokaryotes
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 8:30-10:00am
Anticipated enrolment: 70 students, maximum 80

Spring 2027 Courses:

BIOL 462 – Community & Ecosystem
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 10:30-11:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 25 students, maximum 40
Important: There is a tutorial component associated with this course that will require the course instructor to supervise a Teaching Assistant. The tutorial runs on Fridays 12:30-1:30pm. 

Fall 2026 Important dates:

  • Appointments run from September 1 to December 31, 2026
  • Classes begin September 9, 2026
  • Classes end December 7, 2026
  • The final exam period runs December 10-23, 2026
  • Final grades due 7 calendar days after the final exam

Spring 2027 Important dates:

  • Appointments run from January 1 to April 30, 2027
  • Classes begin January 6, 2027
  • Classes end April 7, 2027
  • The final exam period runs April 10-26, 2027
  • Final grades due 7 calendar days after the final exam

Application Details:

Applicants should include details of their qualifications and teaching experiences (e.g. areas of research expertise; relevant courses completed; teaching training completed). Expressions of interest must be submitted to:

Dr. Doug Briant
Chair, Department of Biology
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Expressions of interest for Fall 2026 positions are due on or before April 30, 2026. Employment decisions for Fall term courses are anticipated by May 15, 2026. Postings will remain open until filled.

Expressions of interest for Spring 2027 positions are due on or before May 31, 2026. Employment decisions for Spring term courses are anticipated by June 15, 2026. Postings will remain open until filled.

The Department of Biology reserves the right to fill additional teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this, and previous postings. All sessional lecturer positions are subject to sufficient funding and minimum enrolment requirements in courses. Sessional lecturers are members of CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3). Salary is subject to the CUPE 4163 (Component 3) collective agreement.

The University is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. The University’s full equity statement is located at: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.