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 perks 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:
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[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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