Contract Academic Position Details

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Posting Reference: BIOL 2721/2761 FR02A


Course Information

Course Prefix: BIOL Course Number: 2721/2761
Course Section: FR02A Course Name: Human Physiology II
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Science, Faculty of Department: Biology, Department of
Position Start Date: 2025-09-03 Position End Date: 2025-12-31
Posting Date: 2025-05-26 Application Deadline: 2025-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email Jenna.Meade@unb.ca
Requested By: Jenna Meade


Class Details

Days: T, Th Time: 08:30 - 09:50
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 6
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: $14,385.96


Curriculum Context

BIOL 2721 FR02A Human Physiology II and BIOL 2761 FR02A Human Physiology - Metabolism are two courses that are taught combined together. This consists of a lecture for BIOL 2721 and BIOL 2761 combined per week and four labs for BIOL 2721 per week. 

The successful candidate will be teaching all sections of BIOL 2721 and BIOL 2761.

BIOL 2721 & BIOL 2761 FR02A Lecture – T, Th 08:30-09:50

BIOL 2721

LAB (1) T 1:00PM-2:20PM
LAB (2) W 2:30PM-3:50PM
LAB (3) TH 1:00PM-02:20PM
LAB (4) TH 2:30PM-03:50PM



Course Description

BIOL 2721 - This course is a continuation of BIOL 1782/BIOL 1789 with emphasis on metabolism, muscle and bone physiology, immune responses and healing. Limited enrollment; Kinesiology students have first priority. Biology honours, majors and minors cannot count this course as a Biology Credit, only as an elective. Students cannot obtain credit for BIOL 2761 and BIOL 2721.

 

BIOL 2761 - This is an introductory level course in human physiology. Selected topics covered include metabolism, muscle and bone physiology, the immune system, healing and homeostasis. Biology honours, majors and minors cannot count this course as a Biology Credit, only as an elective. NOTE: Credit will be given for only one of BIOL 2761, BIOL 2769, or BIOL 2721.



Qualifications

MSc and/or PhD in Biology or allied field, or equivalent experience. Experience teaching undergraduate lectures is an asset. Knowledge of human physiology and
understanding the clinical relevance of human physiology as well as a basic understanding of exercise physiology is essential. Able to apply basic physiological concepts to practical applications and should also have some knowledge of basic human anatomy especially in relationship to human physiology.



Additional Notes

Please include a cover letter, CV, student opinion survey's (if available), and three (3) references including email and phone contact information. Important: if you are applying for more than one position, please include a separate covering letter for each. Applications should be received by the deadline date of June 22, 2025.

CAE Collective agreement: https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf



Disposition

Assigned to full-time faculty member

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada