The Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, invites applications for a sessional lecturer in astronomy, for the period September – December 2014.  The salary range for this position will depend on qualifications and experience. An M.Sc. degree or higher in astronomy is required and experience teaching astronomy preferred.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach half of Astronomy 101.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified persons to apply.  The position is subject to final budgetary approval and, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements; priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Applications should forward a curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Head, Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of British Columbia
6224 Agricultural Road
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

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E-mailed to: hr@phas.ubc.ca

Closing date for complete applications is: July 31, 2014