Sessional Instructor: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science
About the role
Description
Sessional Instructor: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science
The Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Fall 2025 Term PHYS 227 Sessional Instructor.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course, including laboratory and tutorial components.
PHYS 227 - Classical Physics (in-person)
PHYS 227 provides a study of Vector algebra; statics and kinematics of rigid bodies; Newton’s laws of motion; conservation laws; collisions; rotational mechanics; computer modelling of physical systems; approximation methods.
Teaching Schedule: MWF 4:00-4:50 PM
Fall 2025 Term Dates:
Fall Term: Monday, August 25, 2025 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Contract Start Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Start of Classes: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
End of Classes: Friday, December 5, 2025
Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) should hold a MSc or PhD in Physics or a closely related field and have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and engagement with students.
Please apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
- Cover letter.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Three letters of reference (can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca)
NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/physics-astronomy for further information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Physics and Astronomy will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Sessional Instructor: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science
About the role
Description
Sessional Instructor: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Science
The Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Fall 2025 Term PHYS 227 Sessional Instructor.
The successful candidate will have responsibilities for lecture instruction and any other associated duties for this 3-unit course, including laboratory and tutorial components.
PHYS 227 - Classical Physics (in-person)
PHYS 227 provides a study of Vector algebra; statics and kinematics of rigid bodies; Newton’s laws of motion; conservation laws; collisions; rotational mechanics; computer modelling of physical systems; approximation methods.
Teaching Schedule: MWF 4:00-4:50 PM
Fall 2025 Term Dates:
Fall Term: Monday, August 25, 2025 - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Contract Start Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Start of Classes: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
End of Classes: Friday, December 5, 2025
Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) should hold a MSc or PhD in Physics or a closely related field and have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and engagement with students.
Please apply online via the 'Apply Now' link. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
- Cover letter.
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Three letters of reference (can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover, by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca)
NOTE: Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science within the past two years may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/physics-astronomy for further information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association's website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.
As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Physics and Astronomy will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.
Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ( equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’