THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR PART TIME TEACHING CONTRACTS

School: School of Natural Sciences
1st Course Title: Microbiology for the Health Sciences
1st Course Code, section: BIOL 2036 EL, 01
1st Course senate credits: 3.00 Paid credits: 3.00
Notes:
1st Course Description (from the University web page):
This course covers the basics of microbial cell structure and function, antimicrobial therapy and drug resistance, the
immune system, antibodies, and diagnostic microbiology. The course also examines the involvement of microbes in
emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases as well as nosocomial and sexually transmitted infections. PREQUISITES:
BIOL 1506, or 12U Biology, or permission of the instructor. Not available to students in the biology program. May not be
combined with BIOL 2026 for credit. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3.
If two courses (sections) are simultaneously taught or cross-listed:
2nd Course Title:
2nd Course Code, section: # Paid credits: 0
2nd Course Description

Method of delivery of this course: On campus, in-person
Term Start Date: May 1st, 2027 End of Contract: th(plus time for potential appeals) June 12 , 2027

Class Start Date: May 1st, 2027 Class End Date: June 12th, 2027

Classroom: C-112 Class Times: MO 17:30-20:20 WE 17:30-20:20 Time flexible (Y/N): N

# of Classes: N/A Projected Enrolment: Approx. 35
Examination Period: June 11th and 12th, 2027
Note: Grades are due fourteen (14) calendar days following the final exam of the course.
Degree Required: MSc or PhD
Remuneration: Total rate of pay inclusive of all benefits and vacation pay specified in the Collective Agreement

In accordance with Article 4.15.14,



applicants shall send a letter of application, a current CV, and any relevant supporting
documentation to:

Director: Dr. Mery Martinez-Garcia
School: School of Natural Sciences
Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road ONTARIO, P3E 2C6
Emails: [email protected] , [email protected]

and [email protected]
Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

Please note that all appointments are made by the Dean on behalf of the Vice-President, Academic and are subject to final budgetary
approval. The University reserves the right to cancel the course if there is insufficient enrolment. Other positions may become available.
Applicants should contact the Department Chair directly for more information.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community and encourages applications from m embers of equity-seeking communities
including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender
identities/expressions.
Laurentian University faculty members are part of LUFA (the Laurentian University Faculty Association). The Collective Agreement can be
found at www.lufappul.ca.

Methods of course delivery:
On campus, in-person
ONLINE (via LAURENTIAN ONLINE and asynchronous)
Synchronous REMOTE and scheduled
Synchronous HYBRID and scheduled

TERM Start/End dates TERM Start/End dates
F 1 September – 31 December SF 1 May - 2nd Saturday of 2nd week of June
FW 1 September – 30 April SS Mon, 3rd wk June - 2nd last Sat July (last Sat for ONLINE courses)
W 1 January – 30 April SP 1 May – 2nd last Sat July (last Sat for ONLINE courses)
SU 2nd last Mon July to 31 August

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