Sessional Instructor(S), Spring/summer 2024 - Brandon, Canada - Brandon University

Brandon University

Verified Company

Brandon, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

15.153 Medicinal Plants - Monday to Thursday April 2- May 2- 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Plants with medicinal properties will be described and details given for identification, distribution, cultivation, active constituents, and preparation. Plants will be organized by body systems affected. A selection of representative plants globally will be combined with an emphasis on species found in our region.

Plants that are poisonous if ingested or that cause irritation on contact will be outlined, as well as stimulants and narcotics.

54.279 History of Native Peoples in Canada - Monday to Thursday - April :00 - 11:30 AM

A history of Canadian Native peoples from European contact to the present time, examining Native society as it existed in pre-contact times, and as it continued on its own terms through the development of the fur trade, governmental Native policies, the development of the Dept.

of Indian Affairs and the Indian Act, and the resurgence of Native identity and political activity since World War II.

74.184 Solar System Astronomy - Monday to Thursday - May 2- June 20 - 1:30 - 4:00 PM
A non-mathematical general survey of the history of astronomy and the components of our solar system. The course will deal with the sun, moon, planets, meteors and comets.

Many examples of the photographic results and other data from the latest space probes are included and several visits to the observatory will be arranged.

While this is a general course, the content is particularly appropriate for those who are considering teaching as a career.

38.381 Urban Geography - Monday to Thursday - April :00 - 11:30 AM
Currently, about half of the world's population lives in urban areas, and this percentage is steadily increasing.

It is, therefore, not surprising that the study of urban settlements, and the effects of urban settlements on non-urban areas, has become one of the major fields in Geography.

Urban Geography provides an introduction to the nature, scope, and methods of this field.

The course looks at the historical and contemporary processes of urbanization, studies the external relationships of cities, and also deals with the internal structure of cities.

Finally, a summary of urban problems will be given and patterns of future urbanization will be suggested.

Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master's degree in an area related to the topic of instruction.

Salary:
$6314/3 credit hour course

Application deadline:
February 28, 2024 or until position is filled
Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, and the names of three referees
in a single pdf file to:
John Minshull

Brandon University

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided._