Leave replacement for MBIO 1220 A03

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 1,800 - 1,900; Part time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba invites applications for a Sessional Instructor to teach MBIO 1220 A03 – Essentials of Microbiology. This 3‑credit course runs from November 9 to December 23, 2026 (28% course taught). Responsibilities include preparing instructional and testing materials, delivering instruction, grading, and providing feedback, with regular office hours.

Equity and diversity are valued. Master’s or PhD preferred; strong English communication and post-secondary teaching experience are

Qualifications

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English, required.
• Background/specialization in microbiology or related field required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching.
• Empathetic approach to students' instructional needs and concerns.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Post-secondary teaching

Background in subject area

Empathy for students

Teaching experience

Teaching preference or asset

Education

Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred

Job description

Sessional Instructor MBIO 1220 A03- CUPE 3909 Unit 2 (Sessionals)

Department of Microbiology

Faculty of Science

Job details:

Course: Essentials of Microbiology MBIO 1220 A03 - 3 Credit Hours (28% course taught)

Start date: November 9, 2026

End date: December 23, 2026

Expected total hours:

Appointment Pay Rate: $1,865.00

For more information please contact: Stephanie Carter - [e-mail]

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing instructional and testing materials relevant to the course being taught.
• Instructing/teaching/testing.
• Marking/grading of exams and assignments etc.
• Providing constructive feedback to students.
• Maintaining regular office hours.

Applications may be considered after the posting closing date.

If more than one section is advertised for this course different applicants may be considered for each section, and applicants are required to indicate their preferred section.

Where a University of Manitoba student is the successful candidate, the terms and conditions of employment, including remuneration, will be governed by the UM/CUPE 3909 (Student) Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree, Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language is required.
• Background/specialization in subject area required.
• Demonstrated competence in post-secondary teaching required.
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students is required.
• Previous teaching in the subject area or related area would be an asset.

Additional information:

leave replacement, T, T 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 1 position required

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.