Lecturer

Job Category
Faculty Bargaining

Job Title
Lecturer

Department
Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Edwin D Moore)

Posting End Date
April 23, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
Jun 30, 2025

The expected salary range for this position will be in the range of $75,000 - $85,000 per annum.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences (CPS) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a part-time (0.8 FTE) Lecturer position for a one-year term

For more than fifty years, the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences has played an active and important role at UBC and in the greater scientific community. The Department operates the Gross Anatomy Laboratory and oversees UBC’s Body Donation Program. Both contribute exceptional and extensive educational opportunities to students in medicine, dentistry, physical and occupation therapy, biomedical engineering and select undergraduate and graduate courses. The department fosters both collaboration amongst faculty, and individual development, in creating and delivering innovative anatomical education to our students.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, the successful candidate will be expected to assist the faculty in the gross anatomy and neuroanatomy labs in the capacity of lab demonstrator within the MD Undergraduate Program at Vancouver-Fraser; working in conjunction with anatomy course leads across the province, prepare anatomical prosections for all sites as needed. Additional teaching and administrative responsibilities as required by the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences.

The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent in a biological discipline. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching, and the promise to achieve excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills and working knowledge of modern teaching methods and supporting tools. An in-depth understanding and knowledge of human anatomy, including knowledge of anatomical structures and functions, along with proficient dissection skills are required. Previous experience in a gross anatomy lab and medical education is preferred. A demonstrated evidence of ability and commitment to teaching is essential. The successful incumbent will be expected to navigate students through the challenges and emotions associated with working with human cadavers, and do so with empathy, respect and resilience. Adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct, including respect for donors and their families, confidentiality and sensitivity to emotional aspects of working with human cadavers is essential. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding and, respect of diverse perspectives. Experience in collaborating and bringing forward projects with diverse groups, including colleagues, students, and/or stakeholders, is valued.

The expected salary range for this position will be in the range of $75,000 - $85,000 per annum. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.

The successful candidate will also have access to a comprehensive range of services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc.

Applications should be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs and addressed to:

Edwin D.W. Moore, Head

Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, UBC Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Lecturer in Anatomy

An application package must include:

1) An anonymized executive summary of the applicant’s teaching philosophy, interests, effectiveness and experience (1 page). This document will reduce unconscious bias in the initial review and cannot contain references to specific articles the candidate has published, or to identifying information such as the candidate’s name, gender, specific courses taught or the name of institutions where they have studied and worked. Please address the following in your summary: a) Describe how your teaching philosophy is tailored to reach broad populations of students including your beliefs about how students learn and how they approach teaching and learning. b) Outline your prior experience in teaching, including breadth of courses you have taught, the academic level of the students you have instructed, and any new or unique teaching techniques you have employed. c) Outline any experience in creating prosections. d) Summarize your record of teaching effectiveness in terms of both quantitative and qualitative assessments, which may include student evaluations, peer evaluations, or other assessments of teaching quality.

2) The main application consisting of a letter of application expanding on the summary and detailing the applicant’s teaching interests and experience, and the commitment to professional development including any teaching workshops, conferences, or courses taken to enhance teaching and research skills. This needs to be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees. Please also provide a brief statement (up to 1 page) that describes any current or planned engagements and contributions made to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic (research/scholarship, teaching/learning), professional (non-academic or clinical work), or community (local, national, international community-based) contexts.

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Dr. Edwin Moore at e [email protected] .

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are anticipated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Zaira Khan at [email protected]. To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA .

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