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Job Type: Faculty Description: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science. Assistant Professor Vertebrate Biology. Contractually Limited Term. Position #: 20110. The role is for the period August 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Responsibilities Primary teaching responsibilities include BIOL 1123 Organisms and their Environment 2 (lectures), BIOL 3113 Vertebrate Diversity (lectures), BIOL 4123 Mammalogy (lecture and lab), and BIOL 4163 Ornithology (lecture and lab). The successful applicant is expected to have or develop a working knowledge of the tetrapod vertebrates of the Maritime region. Qualifications - PhD in Biology or closely related field. - Expertise in biodiversity of tetrapods. - Strong interest in teaching. - Evidence of quality teaching, such as teaching philosophy, student surveys, or other teaching-related activities. - Evidence of relevant scholarly activity and contributions to the discipline. Application Process Applicants must submit a single PDF document to [email protected]. The submission should include the position number in the subject, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, equity statement, evidence of teaching, and the contact information for three referees. Applications should be addressed to Dr. Glenys Gibson, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6. EEO Statement Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals, giving priority to candidates eligible to work in Canada. The University encourages applications from Mikmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; and all other underrepresented groups. Closing Date: May 20, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr