Job Titlesessional lecturer - BEST 400DepartmentAdvanced Carbohydrate Chemistry & Sustainable Biomaterials Research | Department of Wood Science | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship (Feng Jiang)Job CategoryFaculty BargainingPosting End DateJune 14, 2026Job End DateDecember 31, 2026CourseBEST_V 400: Biomimicry and BiocompositesA full time load in the Department of Wood Science is 12 credits per term. A 3 credit course is 25% of a full time load.The expected salary for this position is $4,000 per credit.The course introduces students to bioinspired material design, natural structural systems, and biocomposites, covering topics such as structural color, adhesion, antimicrobial materials, nacre-inspired materials, fibers, self‑healing materials, rheology in nature, stimuli‑responsive systems, superwettability, water harvesting, living materials, and lightweight materials.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will deliver core lectures, coordinate guest lectures, lead class discussions, supervise teaching assistants, provide feedback on student work, hold weekly office hours, and assess quizzes, reports, presentations, and final project papers. The course includes student projects focused on developing biomimetic designs for practical applications.QualificationsPrior teaching or teaching assistant experience in biomimicry, biocomposites,



or closely related coursesThe ability to connect fundamental concepts with current research developments in bio‑based materialsDemonstrate extensive research experience in biomimicry system related to the lecturing topicsExperience working in interdisciplinary research environments involving materials science, engineering, and biological systemsFamiliarity with the BEST program or similar interdisciplinary curricula, with prior teaching assistant experience in BEST courses considered an assetA completed PhD (or current PhD candidate) in Forestry, Materials Science, Chemical/Biological Engineering, Polymer Science, Wood Science, or a related discipline is mandatory.Applicants should include with their letter of application a teaching philosophy statement, CV and the names and email addresses of two references.All positions are subject to enrolment and funding, and will be governed by UBC’s Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part‑time Faculty Members.Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sessional Lecturer - Best 400 - C$4,000 A Month - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Winnipeg