Faculty, Biotechnology

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

25 days vacation (or more)

Extended health and dental plan

Pension with employer contributions

Free BCIT courses

Wellness & Employee Assistance

Job summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences seeks a temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE) Instructor to teach one course in the Biotechnology program (BIOT 4230). The candidate will teach 2nd year undergraduates in the Joint UBC-BCIT Honors BSc in Biotechnology and must have recent cell biology expertise.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures and labs, and supporting students in lab work. BCIT offers competitive pay, benefits, and a strong equity-focused culture at Burnaby campus.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a related field required; PhD preferred.
• Theoretical knowledge of cell biology and signaling is required.
• Extensive mammalian cell culture experience is required.
• Experience with mammalian transfection, fluorescence microscopy and Western blotting is an asset.
• Good written and spoken English; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop engaging lectures and assessments.
• Develop current and innovative laboratory exercises.
• Technically assist and liaise with students as required.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Transfection

Fluorescence microscopy

Western blotting

English communication

Time management

Professional attitude

Education

MSc in a related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Liquid chromatography

Job description

At BCIT , putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE ) Instructorin the Biotechnology program to teach one course in the Biotechnology Program ( BIOT 4230, Animal Cell Biotechnology, Winter term). The candidate will be teaching 2nd year undergraduates in the Joint UBC - BCIT Honors BSc in Biotechnology degree program. This position requires that the candidate have a passion for post secondary education as well as recent knowledge and technical expertise in cell biology. They must have extensive experience in carrying out mammalian cell culture using good aseptic technique and be capable of working with students hands-on in the laboratory to teach these technical skills. Experience with transfection of mammalian cells, fluorescence microscopy and Western blotting are considered assets.

Duties & Responsibilities

The course that the successful candidate will be delivering is composed of a 3-hour lecture component and a 3-hour laboratory component each week (lab activities are scheduled on Wed morning and Fri afternoon). The successful candidate must be able to:

• Deliver and develop engaging lectures, assignments and assessments.
• Deliver and develop current and innovative laboratory exercises.
• Technically assist and liaise with students as required.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a related field, with a PhD preferable.
• Theoretical knowledge of cell biology, with a solid understanding of cell signalling, cell trafficking, the cell cycle and the cytoskeleton is required.
• Teaching experience in cell biology is preferred.
• Extensive technical experience with mammalian cell culture is required.
• Technical experience with mammalian cell transfection, fluorescence microscopy and Western blotting is considered an asset.
• Theoretical knowledge of protein biochemistry considered an asset.
• Technical experience with liquid chromatography considered an asset.
• Good understanding of the biotechnology industry, with recent experience in the industry preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude which stresses commitment, collaboration, responsibility for professional growth, open-mindedness and flexibility.

Additional Information

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary range: $69,006 - $120,460 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Department

Department 2 Laboratory & Allied Health

Campus Location

Campus Location Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
• 0-1
• 1-2
• 3-5
• 6-9
• 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
• Yes
• No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation.
• I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
• I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
• I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.