Expression of Interest – Casual Instructors, Science

Job title: Expression of Interest – Casual Instructors, Science

Job description: Are you interested in expanding on your experiences and teaching part-time?

Yukon University is looking for qualified individuals, on a casual/sessional basis, to teach courses in the School of Science during the Winter 2023 semester.

We are currently seeking instructors for the following courses:

• GEOG 250 + lab – Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (

)

This course is an introduction to mapping and geographical information systems (GIS). Students will acquire a good foundation about coordinate systems and projections and be able to use these appropriately. Students will use maps in paper and digital formats and learn how to read and use them. They will learn the principles of data collection and data management, how to use datasets to create maps customized to various purposes. In this very hands-on class, we use ArcGIS and some Google applications. Most of the labs are Yukon-centric and will provide concrete examples. At the end of term, students will be able to collect and download datasets, organize them in a simple database and create thematic maps.

• GEOG 102 lab – Introduction to Physical Geography (

)

GEOG 102 is an introduction to the physical environment and methods of earth system research. The basic principles and processes that govern climate-landform-vegetation-soil systems on the surface of the earth will be examined from a systems perspective. Natural and human-induced changes in environmental systems through time will also be addressed. Issues of spatial and temporal scale, in the context of earth systems, will be demonstrated by map construction, map and air-photo interpretation, field and laboratory investigations and principles of geographic information systems and remote sensing. The course will highlight a range of current research taking place throughout Yukon, drawing upon a series of guest lecturers.

• GEOG 290/RENR 466 – Climate Change in the Circumpolar World (

)

This course examines climate change detection, historical evidence, scientific evidence of change, and then examines potential impacts of change on ecosystems and socioeconomics systems, and adaptation strategies in northern environments.

• ENVS 227 – Yukon Source Water Protection and Watershed Stewardship

This course investigates holistic connections between people, communities and watersheds, and connections based on more than science. Students learn to facilitate and enhance, using both science and indigenous knowledge, the capacity of Yukon communities and First Nations to develop and implement plans for source water protection and watershed stewardship. The course aims to increase community understanding of water management principles and promote acceptance of community-based watershed stewardship. The course encapsulates multiple perspectives and will include local indigenous knowledge and western science towards a comprehensive approach towards water security and stewardship. Target audiences will include water professionals (i.e. First Nation water operators and Lands and Resources officers), students in second-year resource management programs, and the public.

• MATH 200 – Statistics for the Physical and Life Sciences (

)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical principles and methods. At the end of the course, students should be able to utilize statistical techniques to characterize and assess research datasets and critically evaluate statistical work done by others. Topics include descriptive statistics, elementary concepts in probability, correlation and regression, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing (including one-sample, two-sample, ANOVA, and chi-squared). This course is directed towards undergraduate science and engineering students for which fluency in basic statistical methods can greatly contribute to the depth of their core program.

• RRMT 236 – Land and Protected Area Management

This course introduces students to the concepts, principles and practices of planning and managing protected areas at a global, national, sub-national and local scale. Students will examine a rich body of case studies and develop practical skills through assignments that reflect the expectations of the workplace. Topics include: developing and implementing management plans; determining operational needs for park facilities, staffing and budgets; carrying out collaborative approaches, education and interpretive programs; evaluating effectiveness; the historical origins of protected areas and role of Aboriginal peoples; land use planning and alternative land management mechanisms; designing protected area boundaries and systems to account for emerging challenges like climate change; economic value of protected areas and the role of ecotourism; and, consideration of the challenges ahead.

• RRMT 238 – Environmental Protection and Impact Assessment

This course provides an overview of environmental protection in Canada and focuses on the assessment and mitigation of impacts through environmental impact assessments.

• RRMT 241 – Introduction to Land Management

This course explores Yukon’s regime for managing land, including the historic factors that have influenced how today’s regime has developed and the land management sections of the Yukon land claim agreements. Students become familiar with relevant laws, policies and plans that affect Yukon lands.

• Sessional Instructor for RENR 466/GEOG 290 (Climate change course)

For detailed information on the current courses, click on the individual course links above. General information on programs and courses within the School of Science can be found at .

The ideal candidate will have at minimum a M.Sc. degree in a relevant discipline. Previous university or college teaching experience will be considered an asset.

Please contact Dr. Tara Stehelin, Chair, School of Science at or phone at 867-456-6957 for more information.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company: Yukon University

Expected salary: $37.11 – 41.74 per hour

Location: Yukon

Job date: Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:24:59 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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