Positions for Sessional Lecturers

 

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 150A – Modern Biology
Two lecture sections; 3.00 units total
Anticipated enrolment: 560 students, maximum 599
Lecture schedule: TWF 9:30-10:30am and TWF 1:30-2:30pm

BIOL 215 – Principles of Ecology
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 8:30-10:00am
Anticipated enrolment: 250 students, maximum 250
Important: There is a lab component associated with this course that will require the course instructor to collaborate with the Senior Laboratory Instructor.

BIOL 321 – Survey of Invertebrates
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 9:30-10:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 105 students, maximum 110
Important: There is a lab component associated with this course that will require the course instructor to collaborate with the Senior Laboratory Instructor.

BIOL 346 – Freshwater Ecosystems
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 11:30am-1:00pm
Anticipated enrolment: 80 students, maximum 80 

BIOL 415C – Mycology
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 8:30-9:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 55 students, maximum 55

BIOL 438/538 – Nutrient Cycling and Prokaryotes
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 8:30-10:00am
Anticipated enrolment: 55 students, maximum 75 

Spring 2027 Courses:

BIOL 230 – Principles of Genetics
75% of one lecture section; co-taught with another instructor; 1.13 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 10:30-11:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 358 students, maximum 358
Important: There is a lab component associated with this course that will require the course instructors to collaborate with the Senior Laboratory Instructor.

BIOL 307 – Chordate Zoology
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 10:30-11:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 100 students, maximum 100
Important: There is a lab component associated with this course that will require the course instructor to collaborate with the Senior Laboratory Instructor.

BIOL 370/ES 320 – Conservation Biology
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 10:00-11:30am
Anticipated enrolment: 110 students, maximum 110

BIOL 432 – Molecular Endocrinology
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: TWF 11:30am-12:30pm
Anticipated enrolment: 150 students, maximum 150

BIOL 449/ES 425 – Flowering Plant Diversity
One lecture section; 1.50 units total
Lecture schedule: MR 8:30-10:00am
Anticipated enrolment: 48 students, maximum 48
Important: There is a lab component associated with this course that will require the course instructor to collaborate with the Senior Laboratory Instructor.

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 and is based on years of lecturing experience at a post-secondary institution.

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.