Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Faculty of Science -> Biology

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

8 June 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$79,376.00 - $103,243.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG12

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Education, Training, and Library

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $79,376- $87,518 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $103,243 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Mandate:
The Senior Laboratory Instructor (SLI) in the Department of Biology is responsible for the design, coordination, and supervision of undergraduate teaching laboratories, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in both foundational and advanced biological techniques. The role also provides instructional leadership, logistical oversight, and mentorship within the lab teaching team. This position requires a background in plant sciences.

Objectives:

• Develop and implement lab exercises and materials for first- to fourth-year undergraduate biology courses.
• Support and supervise teaching assistant lab instructors, Scientific Assistants, and work study students.
• Manage large, multi-section labs in areas such as biodiversity, physiology, and cell biology, among others.
• Assist with upper-level labs requiring knowledge of diversity, physiology, and molecular biology of plants and animals. Upper-level labs are likely to include teaching statistical analysis.
• Oversee administrative tasks including student communication, grading frameworks, accommodations, online teaching resources (such as Brightspace), course budgets, and materials/equipment use.
• Contribute to departmental operations through participation in committees.

Job Requirements

This position requires a Master of Science degree plus 1-3 years of research experience, a background in diverse biological subjects, teaching experience in a post-secondary institution and supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In addition, this position requires:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and laboratory skills, and efficient work habits
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in data analysis and statistics
• Demonstrated experience with practical laboratory techniques and equipment, and strong digital skills
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel), and learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace)
• Proficiency in mentoring
• Understanding and recognizing the needs of undergraduate students
• Ability to make laboratory exercises engaging, interesting, and current
• Ability to build and manage teams effectively
• Ability to build consensus, and to work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistency across the undergraduate laboratories.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.