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Part Time Sessional Lecturer - Co-instructor for field component of EOSC 223 – Field Techniques
Applications are invited to apply to co-instruct during the field component of EOSC 223 – Field Techniques late April-early May, 2027. This portion is the equivalent of 0.5 of a full course. The successful candidate will teach in collaboration with other faculty members. This course is taught in person in the lower mainland, and is scheduled for April 29 – May 8, 2027.
The Sessional Lecturer will be provided with existing learning materials for this course. Teaching ability will be evaluated at the end of the course. A course description is available at: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/eoscv
Responsibilities of the lecturer include: Facilitation of field learning activities in collaboration with co-instructors; marking; interacting with students as needed via email and Canvas.
Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. (or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program), have experience with field geology, and have a demonstrated interest in teaching at the undergraduate level. Previous course experience, teaching experience and/or instructional training are desired (not required). (Note: UBC students: Ph.D. students without an M.Sc. must have passed their candidacy examination in order to apply.)
Please provide a curriculum vita. Applicants who have not previously taught as an instructor of record in the EOAS Department should also provide a one-page statement describing your scientific background and qualifications for teaching, and the names and contact details of two referees.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Applications and supporting material should be addressed to:
Dr. Erik Eberhardt
Head, Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences
University of British Columbia
E-mail submissions should be sent to Hazel Evangelista, HR Administrator (hevangelista@eoas.ubc.ca) by Nov 12, 2026.
Sessional lecturer positions are governed by Part 7 of the Collective Agreement on Conditions of Appointments for Sessional Faculty Members.
Part Time Sessional Lecturer: Part of EOSC 221 – Introductory Petrology
Applications are invited to apply to teach the “Sedimentary Petrology” portion of EOSC 221: Introductory Petrology during the 2026-2027 academic year. This portion is 0.3 of the full course. The successful candidate will teach in Term 2 (Jan-Apr 2027), in collaboration with another faculty member. This course is taught in person on the UBC Vancouver campus and is scheduled for TTh 9:30-10:30.
The Sessional Lecturer will be provided with existing learning materials for this course. Teaching ability will be evaluated at the end of each term. A course description is available at: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/eoscv
Responsibilities of the lecturer include: Preparation and facilitation of learning activities; minor updating of the course content as necessary; minor updating of course assessments (e.g., assignments, midterms, final exams, etc.), interacting with students as needed via email and Canvas.
Applicants must hold an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. (or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program) in a field related to sedimentary petrology, and have a demonstrated interest in teaching at the undergraduate level. Previous course experience, teaching experience and/or instructional training are desired (not required). (Note: UBC students: Ph.D. students without an M.Sc. must have passed their candidacy examination in order to apply.)
Please provide a curriculum vita. Applicants who have not previously taught as an instructor of record in the EOAS Department should also provide a one-page statement describing your scientific background and qualifications for teaching, and the names and contact details of two referees.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Applications and supporting material should be addressed to:
Dr. Erik Eberhardt
Head, Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences
University of British Columbia
E-mail submissions should be sent to Hazel Evangelista, HR Administrator (hevangelista@eoas.ubc.ca) by November 11, 2026.
Sessional lecturer positions are governed by Part 7 of the Collective Agreement on Conditions of Appointments for Sessional Faculty Members.