Description
Sessional Instructor - SCIE 505 Science Co-operative Education I and II, Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach the following courses in the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 term.
Science 505 Science Co-operative Education Courses:
Students enrolled in Science 505 Co-operative education courses complete four months of full-time supervised and employer paid work, and a series of online professional development and reflection modules.
Fall 2025
Winter 2026
The successful candidate will:
- Support all students in SCIE 505.01 and SCIE 505.02
- Create and submit Course Outlines by required deadlines.
- Grade and provide appropriate feedback on all required online assessments.
- Provide a minimum of 3 virtual contact hours per week to support students with the online course materials and ongoing learning in the SCIE 505 course.
- Create and facilitate curriculum discussions.
- Maintain active communication and relationships with Science Careers and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team.
- Update/finalize grades and enter grades into PeopleSoft and Faculty Centre
- Identify possible updates for future course offerings.
Course Hours: 3 units (4 months)
Contract dates: Monday August 25, 2025 to Thursday April 30, 2026
Applicants will have:
- A graduate degree (MBA, MSc, DBA or PhD) or work experience in a relevant field is required.
- Prior experience delivering Work Integrated Learning courses.
- Knowledge of Professional Skills or Career Development
Application Process:
Please apply online 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
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Three letters of reference are also required and can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca for further information about the Faculty of Science.
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 Faculty of Science 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 Institutional Commitments(equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
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.
About the University of Calgary
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About Calgary, Alberta
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