Master Lecturer - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Laurentian University

Laurentian University

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

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**MASTER LECTURER POSITION IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
**- Science Communication._ The preferred start date is September 1, 2023.

several courses in the Master's program in Science Communication, including SCOM 5016 Audiences
and Issues, SCOM 5056 Design Theory in Science Communication, SCOM 5106 Communicating
Science through Traditional Media, and others. A commitment to excellence in teaching at the post

following essential qualifications:

A BSc degree (any discipline) and a Masters or PhD degree in _Science Communication_
Demonstrated teaching competency in science communication topics such as understanding

audiences, science in society, traditional and new media to communicate science (including film,
writing, social media), design thinking for effective communication, graphic design and
presentation of research for public engagement.

Advanced knowledge and experience with film editing software, data analysis software, social

media as applied to science communication.

Extensive professional experience in knowledge translation projects, industry partnerships in

science communication and science communication training.

Evidence of the ability to effectively teach university level courses with a commitment to

pedagogical and academic excellence, promoting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning
environment, and advancing Laurentian University's bilingual and tricultural mandates

Commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.

to have an on-campus presence, and make contributions through service to the School, Faculty,
University, and broader community.

The School of Natural Sciences is the newest and largest academic unit in the Faculty of Science,
Engineering & Architecture. Our faculty members are actively involved in research projects covering a
wide range of fields, including science communication, environmental biology, biomedical science,
forensic toxicology, materials science, neurobiology, zoology as well as applied and theoretical
chemistry. The unit boasts Canada Research Chairs, and houses the Center for Evolutionary Ecology
and Ethical Conservation as well as the Vale Living with Lakes Center, a world-renowned research
center on the big environmental issues of our day.

The Science Communication Graduate Program is the only one of its kind in Canada and is
delivered in partnership with the world renown science centre, Science North. As the national leader in
graduate education in science communication, our regional, provincial and national partnerships
enhance the experience and opportunities for our graduate students. The program prides itself on
attracting excellent students and providing a supportive environment where students may thrive.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves
over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its
bilingual, tri cultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in
English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian's beautiful,
forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of
cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern
Ontario's major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties
to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements

A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified

below)

An uptodate _Curriculum vitae_.
A statement of current and prospective teaching experience and interests
Teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations and examples

- of teaching materials

The names and contact information for two academic references and one from an industry

partner.

file to:

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. _
Applications are encouraged from members of equityseeking communities including women, racialized _

- and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender _
- identities/expressions. Laurentian University's bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision _
- regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. _

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants _

- with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment _
- process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information _