Sessional - BISC 328 - Fungal Biology and Ecology - 1267 - Burnaby Campus - Department of Biological Sciences

Sessional - BISC 328 - Fungal Biology and Ecology - 1267 - Burnaby Campus

The following Sessional appointment is expected to be available in the Department of Biological Sciences during the FALL SEMESTER (September 2 to December 24, 2026).

BISC 328	FUNGAL BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY - LAB INSTRUCTOR
SALARY	$7,718 - $13,166 (inclusive of 4% vacation pay, depending on enrollment)
LABS	2-4 lab sections (depending on enrollment) from the following times (TBD) T/W/R/F 2:30-5:20

RESERVE SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION: No
Article XIV E.3.a of the TSSU-911吃瓜 Collective Agreement allows for up to 25% of appointments within a given department to be reserved for graduate students or postdoctoral fellows. 鈥淲hile priority will be given to Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in awarding this RESERVED position, all Sessional Instructors are encouraged to apply. In the event it is not filled by a Grad or Postdoc, it will be filled by another qualified applicant in accordance with Article XIV E of the Collective Agreement.鈥�

Course Description: Lectures and labs provide an overview of the fungi including their identification and ecological roles, with emphasis on molds and mushrooms. Topics include: identification using morphological and molecular techniques, roles in natural and agricultural ecosystems, and the uses and detrimental effects of fungi in food production and medicine.

Lab responsibilities include assisting with lab development and Teaching Assistant (TA) training, coordinating lab setup with the technician, introducing and supervising each lab session with the assistance of the TAs, and meeting with students on lab days. The instructor is also responsible for assignments and/or lab exams, and providing feedback and/or grading with the help of the TAs.

Minimum Qualifications: A master鈥檚 degree or equivalent qualification in Biology or a related discipline, with broad training in biological sciences including fungal biology, fungal ecology, and microscopy. Expertise in fungal diversity, anatomy, ecology, and identification. Recent relevant laboratory teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Recommended Qualifications: A master鈥檚 degree or equivalent in Biology or a related discipline, with a broad training in biology and a specialization in fungal biology including fungal diversity, anatomy, and ecology. Expertise in fungal identification (molds and mushrooms required, as well as plant pathogens, lichens, slime molds, etc.), microscopy observation of fungal hyphae and reproductive structures, the scientific processes of experimental design and field observation.

To apply, please prepare in advance a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and contact information for three references as a single file in a portable document format (PDF, ~7MB Maximum size). When ready, submit via the on-line application form at:

If you have questions, please contact Melissa Stephens, Chair鈥檚 Secretary, at biscsec@sfu.ca.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY JUNE 25 AT 4:00 PM

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