Course Instructor - Biology (Fall/Winter 2026/2027)

Nipissing University; North Bay; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors to teach Biology courses in North Bay for Fall/Winter positions. Instructors will cover 36 instructional hours over 12 weeks per term.

Positions include Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms with various BIOL course listings. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and ideally a PhD near completion, with post-secondary teaching experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• A completed PhD or near completion in Biology is preferred
• A master's degree is required
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
• Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
• Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures

Education

Master's degree is required

PhD near completion preferred

Job description

Date Posted

June 30, 2026

Closing Date

July 10, 2026, at 4:00PM (Open until filled)

Position

Course Instructor

Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Science

Financial Compensation

Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025

Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors for Fall/Winter positions to teach courses in Biology for existing vacancies.

Fall Term

September 8, 2026, to December 31, 2026

Total of 36 instructional hours over 12 weeks

• BIOL-2127-FA001 – Molecular and Cell Biology – North Bay
• BIOL-3136-FA001 – Ichthyology – North Bay
• BIOL-3717-FA001 – Animal Behavior – North Bay
• BIOL-4557-FA001 – Developmental and Behavioral Genetics – North Bay

Winter Term

January 11, 2027, to April 30, 2027

Total of 36 instructional hours over 12 weeks

• BIOL-2707-WI001 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II, North Bay, Lecture
• BIOL-2836-WI001 - Invertebrate Zoology, North Bay, Lecture
• BIOL-2837-WI001/002 - Vertebrate Zoology, North Bay, Lecture, Lab
• BIOL-3267-WI001 - Animal Physiology, North Bay
• BIOL-3277-WI001 - Animal Ecology, North Bay, Lecture
• BIOL-3566-WI001 - Evolution, North Bay
• BIOL-4357-WI001 – Chemical Ecology, North Bay
• BIOL-4507-WI001 – Topic: TBA, North Bay

Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Course Listings - Biology (BIOL)

Qualifications

• A completed PhD or near completion in Biology is preferred
• A master's degree is required
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level would be considered an asset

Duties

• Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
• Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
• Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures

Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled.

Nipissing University does not use artificial intelligence or automated tools in the recruitment and selection process.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier‑free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].