The Department of Biology is seeking Contract Academic Staff to deliver the following laboratory sections at Brandon University for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The instructor(s) will be responsible for in-person delivery of up to 5 laboratory sections, including the preparation of all consumables, samples, solutions, and equipment as part of laboratory preparation/set-up and clean-up, laboratory safety, marking or supervision of markers, and coordination with the course instructor regarding the overall laboratory assessment.

15:163 Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions, Section Z01, 1.5 credit hours

Winter Term, Mondays 13:40 – 16:30

15:163 Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions, Section Z02, 1.5 credit hours

Winter Term, Tuesdays 13:40 – 16:30

15:163 Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions, Section Z03, 1.5 credit hours

Winter Term, Wednesdays 13:40 – 16:30

15:163 Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions, Section Z04, 1.5 credit hours

Winter Term, Thursdays 13:40 – 16:30

15:163 Biodiversity, Functions and Interactions, Section Z10, 1.5 credit hours

Winter Term, Tuesdays 18:00 – 21:00

Qualifications: A MSc degree in Biology is preferred, and preference will be given to candidates with a successful record of teaching experience. Applicants may seek to establish experiential/traditional equivalency are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hours

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin on October 9, 2026,



and the posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Applications must be submitted via e-mail as a single, reasonably sized PDF file. The application should include the following: a letter of application, statement of citizenship or Canadian immigration status, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), and the names and contact information of three references. Please send the application to:

Dr. Christophe LeMoine

Dean of Science

Brandon University

Brandon, MB R7A 6A9

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

Issued Sept. 21, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work setting. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

📌 2026/2027, Winter Term, Lab-Based Opportunity, Department of Biology – Faculty of Science (Brandon)
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