2026/2027, Winter Term, Course-Based Opportunities, Department of Biology – Faculty of Science

The Department of Biology is seeking Contract Academic Staff to deliver the following lectures and labs at Brandon University for Winter 2027. Lectures are in-person preferred and labs in-person required.

15:090 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY – 3 credit hour course (lecture)
MWF 10:40 am-11:30 pm (Slot 3).
This course is designed for students who have not taken Biology in high school or lack the necessary background in biology to enroll in 15:151 The Biology of Life or 15:162 Cells, Genetics and Evolution. This course consists of four modules that highlight the main concepts in cell biology, genetics, evolution and biodiversity. Topics such as the chemistry of biological macromolecules, the structure and function of cells, Mendelian inheritance, basic molecular genetic mechanisms, natural selection, adaptation, speciation and biodiversity will be discussed to provide the required knowledge necessary to advance to 15:162.

15:301 SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN BIOLOGY – 2 credit hour module
W 1:40 pm-4:30 pm.
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn laboratory and analytical techniques used in modern molecular, cell, and population genetics; thus, enabling them to design experiments, test hypotheses, and analyze data. These include methods used to isolate and characterize nucleic acids, analyze RNA and protein expression, study DNA sequence variation, and basic bioinformatics approaches. There is also a significant communication component, focusing on delivering experimental results through scientific writing and oral communication. The course is structured into three distinct modules (cells, organisms/populations, and ecosystems)



so that students develop analytical, technical, and communication skills in diverse biological contexts.

15:372 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY– 4.5 credit hour course (lecture + lab)
TTH 8:30 am-9:50 am (Slot 10); TH 1:40 pm-4:30 pm
This course will take a comparative approach to understanding the development of a variety of animals. The emphasis will be on understanding the mechanisms which regulate and control growth, differentiation, and morphogenesis of animal embryos. The laboratories will focus on the use of some techniques used in experimental embryology.

15:393 GENETIC MANIPULATION: CLASSICAL TO GMO – 3 credit hour course (lecture)
MWF 12:40 pm-1:30 pm (Slot 5).
A study of the applied aspects of genetics in botany and microbiology, and of the theoretical bases of both traditional and modern approaches. Credit cannot be held for both this course and 15:293.
3 lecture hours per week, one term.

Qualifications: M.Sc. Science is required, a PhD in Biology is preferred. Prior teaching experience would be an asset. 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 skilled credentials.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hours

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin October 9, 2026, and the posting will remain open until positions are filled.

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.

Human Resources
Room 337, Clark Hall
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9

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📌 2026/2027, Winter Term, Course-Based Opportunities, Department of Biology – Faculty of Science (Brandon)
🏢 Brandon University
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