Tuesday, November 21, 2017

University of Winnipeg: Instructor (physical chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg invites outstanding candidates to apply for a continuing position in Physical Chemistry at the rank of Instructor. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in chemistry and a specialization in physical chemistry. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who have university teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach physical chemistry labs and introductory chemistry courses; play a leading role in developing new labs for physical chemistry courses; and perform other duties assigned by the Chair. The candidate must provide evidence of proficiency in all of these areas. Faculty members at the rank of Instructor at The University of Winnipeg are also expected to contribute to service to the Department and University. The Department of Chemistry consists of sixteen faculty members and six support staff covering the different areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Further information about the Department of Chemistry is available at http://chemistry.uwinnipeg.ca/home/.

Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence July 1, 2018. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on January 17, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Applicants must submit a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, evidence of successful university teaching performance, and a one page statement of teaching philosophy (all documents as one combined PDF file). Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to:

Dr. Athar Ata, Chair
Department of Chemistry
The University of Winnipeg
chemistry@uwinnipeg.ca

The University of Winnipeg is an urban, post-secondary institution on Treaty One land in the heart of the Métis Nation. The University appreciates, fosters and promotes values of human dignity, equality, non-discrimination and diversity. The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, first preference must be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. However, all qualified individuals are invited to apply.

Additional information on The University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Western University: Synchrotron Radiation for Bio-systems

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a new full-time, faculty position in Synchrotron Radiation for Bio-systems as a probationary (tenure-track) at the rank of Assistant or Associate or a tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor. The preferred starting date of this position is July 1, 2018, but is negotiable.   Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in Chemistry, or related disciplines and have a strong record of research productivity in the form of publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, awards, invited talks and other scholarly achievements. They also must demonstrate that they are well positioned to apply successfully for external funding in both the public and private sectors as evidenced by their current success at funding and/or their potential for future partnerships detailed in their research plan. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry and to develop new courses in the core areas of their discipline. The successful candidate also needs to demonstrate his/her ability to attract and train graduate and undergraduate research students.

Research areas of interest are bio-systems (broadly defined as chemistry and materials of biological relevance, including but not limited to, macromolecules and assemblies, polymers, soft matter, biomaterials, chemical biology, biophysics, etc.). The key research theme shall involve the development and application of one or more synchrotron based techniques, such as electron and optical spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray scattering, protein and macromolecular crystallography, imaging and tomography, synchrotron enabled dynamics study, etc. The advanced synchrotron technology available and being developed, especially at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) located in Saskatoon, SK (http://www.lightsource.ca/), provides a great opportunity for the candidate to undertake frontier synchrotron research in bio-systems. Demonstration of potential interactions with other researchers in the Department of Chemistry, Faculties of Science and Engineering, and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be an asset.

The Department of Chemistry is a research-intensive department in Western’s Faculty of Science, with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department is home to more than 30 full- time faculty members and more than 100 graduate students. The Department currently has three Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) and one Industrial Chair and is in the process of recruiting several additional CRCs. The Department of Chemistry at Western pioneered and has played a leading role in the development of Synchrotron Radiation (SR) Research in Canada for over four decades, leading to the establishment a decade ago of the CLS, the national facility of advanced photon technology for research and innovation. Currently, there is a large group of researchers across Western campus using this advanced technology. A majority of the synchrotron users at Western belong to the Soochow-Western Centre (SWC) for Synchrotron Radiation Research (http://swc.suda.edu.cn/). In addition to CLS, through SWC, Western researchers have established capabilities at and sustainable access to advanced synchrotrons worldwide, including the Advanced Photon Source in Chicago, the Advanced Light Source at Berkeley, the National Synchrotron Light Source in New York, the Hefei Synchrotron and the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in China, and more recently the Taiwan Photon Source.

At Western, Centre for Advanced Materials and Biomaterials Research (CAMBR) enhances research, educational and outreach activities in the area of Materials and Biomaterials. Currently,
50 research groups participate as members of CAMBR from the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Robarts Research Institute, and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, providing excellent opportunity to the candidate for collaboration.

Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, Western University is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. Western University has a full-time enrollment of about
32,000 students in a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about Western can be found at  http://www.uwo.ca/ Information about the City of London, which boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music and sporting events can be found at http://www.london.ca/about-london.

Western’s  Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention is available to assist in the transition of the successful applicant and their family.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, concise research proposal (5 pages), and contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support to:

Professor Yining Huang, Chair
Department of Chemistry
The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada yhuang@uwo.ca

Please ensure that the Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission.

Applications will be considered starting December 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Anna Vandendries- Barr at 519-661- 2111 ext 86344 or  avandend@uwo.ca.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Quest University: Physical Sciences

What we are looking for: Quest University Canada seeks applicants for a full-time continuing faculty position in the area of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will have a background in chemistry, exemplary teaching skills, a cross-disciplinary perspective, and a willingness to rethink higher education. The Physical Sciences curriculum at Quest includes introductory-level courses (two ‘Foundation’ courses as well as introductory chemistry and physics sequences) and upper-division ‘Concentration’ courses in chemistry, physics, Earth sciences, and environmental sciences. The new hire will contribute to our current introductory-level offerings by teaching one or both of the ‘Energy and Matter’ and ‘Earth Oceans and Space’ Foundation courses (likely ‘Energy and Matter’), and introductory chemistry courses. The applicant will also develop new Concentration courses with in their areas of specialty that complement existing offerings. Please see http://questu.ca/academics/catalogue-calendar-policies/ for additional information on current course offerings. Candidates who demonstrate the ability and willingness to develop experiential opportunities, including undergraduate research projects, are highly desirable. All Quest faculty are expected to teach interdisciplinary ‘Milestone’ courses (Cornerstone, Rhetoric, Question, and Keystone) that are taken by all students; most faculty teach one of these courses per year. Preference will be given to candidates who have significant research and teaching experience.
https://questu.ca/_downloads/_temp/jobposts/2017/FacultyJobPostings_Chemistry.pdf

About Quest

Quest University Canada, which sits on the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh peoples, offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts and science degree to undergraduates in seminar-style classes limited to 20 students. Run on a block schedule, courses are intensive and highly interactive. Our faculty frequently collaborate across disciplines in both curricular development and pedagogical innovation. Further details about Quest and the application procedure can be found at https://questu.ca/about/employment/.

Applicant Requirements

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. To complement expertise of existing faculty, we are looking to hire new faculty with chemistry (e.g., inorganic, organic, physical, computational, theoretical and/or analytical) or applied chemistry (e.g., materials, green, environmental, and/or chemistry education) specializations. Although research, especially that involving undergraduates, is strongly encouraged, those seeking a research-focused faculty position should not apply. Hiring for this position is subject to budgetary approval.

All Applications Must Include

1) A cover letter of no more than two pages. Please: (a) address specific aspects of the Quest curriculum that you find particularly exciting and explain how your background prepares you to implement these pedagogical approaches; (b) specify how you are qualified to teach one (or more) existing Quest Foundation courses; (c) list specific new courses you can create (or existing courses you could re-approach) for our Concentration program; and (d) describe what your Question would be if you were a Quest student. (2) A curriculum vitae emphasizing your experience with teaching, research, mentoring, collaboration, and educational innovation. Please include the names and contact information for three references. (3) A description of your research (or Ph.D.) in a 200 word paragraph in language appropriate to an educated but non-specialist audience. (4) A one-page statement describing how your research and scholarship can translate into successful mentoring of undergraduates and innovative in-class teaching.

Quest University Canada is a diverse community with students representing over 40 different countries, a range of ethnic and religious identities, and sexual orientations. We seek candidates who will help us further the goal of making Quest an inclusive campus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Quest University Canada is strongly committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified people, including visible minorities; First Nations, Metis, Inuit and Indigenous persons; and persons with disabilities.

To Apply

Please send all materials as a single .pdf file to PS.faculty@questu.ca with “Chemistry Faculty Position” in the subject line by December
01, 2017.

Closing Date

December 1, 2017. Interviews for finalists will be conducted in January or February 2018.

Start Date

August 1st, 2018

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

McGill University: Faculty Lecturer (Organic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at McGill University invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track Faculty Lecturer position.

The Department seeks candidates who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in both lecture and laboratory settings in any two fields of Organic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry.

The successful candidate must possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse population. They must demonstrate an aptitude for complex, accurate work with close attention to detail, as well good problem-solving skills, flexibility and resourcefulness. The successful candidate will be effective in a changing environment, learning and applying new technologies, and must be able to prioritize assignments. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Chemistry and have experience with undergraduate education, advising or program development. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All candidates must register on-line at: https://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/apply and submit their application package electronically, consisting of a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy. As part of the registration process, candidates will be prompted for contact information for at least two referees who can write letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2017, with a possible (negotiable) start date of January 1, 2018. More information about McGill University and the Department of Chemistry may be found at https://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their letter of intent in their application. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact, in confidence, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) at (514) 398-1660 or at Angela.Campbell@mcgill.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Le Département de chimie de la Faculté des sciences de l’Université McGill sollicite des candidatures en vue de pourvoir un poste de chargé(e) d’enseignement à temps plein ne menant pas à la permanence.

Les candidats doivent avoir à cœur l’enseignement au premier cycle, en classe et en laboratoire, dans deux des domaines suivants : chimie organique, chimie physique ou chimie analytique.

Le titulaire de ce poste devra posséder d’excellentes aptitudes à communiquer, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, et à maintenir de bonnes relations interpersonnelles. Il doit également être en mesure de travailler auprès d’une population très diversifiée et avoir fait la preuve qu’il peut accomplir avec succès des tâches complexes et précises nécessitant beaucoup de minutie. Son parcours doit attester de sa compétence en matière de résolution de problèmes, de sa souplesse et de son ingéniosité. Le candidat retenu devra également être en mesure de travailler dans un milieu en constante évolution et de gérer efficacement son temps en fonction des priorités. Enfin, il devra pouvoir travailler de façon autonome ainsi qu’en équipe.

Le candidat retenu devra être titulaire d’un doctorat en chimie et posséder de l’expérience dans le domaine de l’éducation, de la conseillance ou de l’élaboration de programmes au premier cycle. Le salaire sera établi en fonction des compétences et de l’expérience.

Tous les candidats doivent s’inscrire en ligne à https://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/apply. Ils doivent en outre soumettre par voie électronique leur dossier de candidature comprenant leur curriculum vitæ ainsi qu’un énoncé sur leurs intérêts, leur expérience et leur philosophie en matière d’enseignement. Dans le cadre du processus d’inscription, les candidats se verront également demander de soumettre les coordonnées d’au moins deux personnes susceptibles de fournir une lettre de recommandation.

L’étude des candidatures débutera le 1er décembre 2017. La date prévue d’entrée en service est le 1er janvier 2018 (négociable). Des renseignements sur l’Université McGill et le Département de chimie sont disponibles sur notre site Web à l’adresse suivante : https://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/fr.

L’Université McGill recrute en fonction du mérite et souscrit à l’équité et à la diversité au sein de sa communauté. Elle accueille favorablement les demandes d’emploi des minorités visibles, des femmes, des peuples autochtones, des personnes handicapées, des personnes de toutes orientations et identités sexuelles, et d’autres personnes qui possèdent les aptitudes et les connaissances leur permettant de travailler en collaboration avec diverses communautés. Nous invitons les membres des groupes en quête d’équité à indiquer leur appartenance à ces derniers dans leur lettre de présentation. Les personnes handicapées qui pourraient avoir besoin de certains accommodements pour soumettre leur candidature ou au cours du processus d’embauche sont invitées à communiquer en toute confidentialité avec la professeure Angela Campbell, vice-principale exécutive adjointe (équité et priorités académiques), au 514 398-1660 ou à angela.campbell@mcgill.ca.

Tous les candidats qualifiés sont invités à postuler. Toutefois, la priorité sera accordée aux Canadiens ainsi qu’aux résidents permanents.

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Matt Macauley hired by the University of Alberta

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Macauley who has been hired as an assistant professor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Macauley completed his Ph.D. with David Vocadlo at Simon Fraser University. He then worked at a postdoctoral fellow with Professor James Paulson at the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego, USA. He became an assistant professor at Scripps in 2014. Dr. Macauley is a chemical biologist with expertise in the area of glycoimmunology. You can read more about his work and career on his website.

Congratulations!

Trinity Western University: Tenure-track faculty position in physical chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in Trinity Western University’s Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences invites applications for an ongoing full-time tenure-track faculty with specialization in physical chemistry. Applicants will be expected to teach courses in physical chemistry and sustain an active research program. Additionally, applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in chemistry along with a strong record of teaching at the university level. The preferred candidate for this position will be at the Associate Professor rank, although applicants at the Assistant rank may be considered.

Interested candidates are requested to complete the on-line application at http://www.twu.ca/divisions/hr/join/faculty-positions.html. In addition to your curriculum vitaé, please include a statement of teaching experience, teaching evaluation(s) if available, a statement of research interests, as well as verification of your degree. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2017. Inquiries regarding this position may be sent to Dr. Craig Montgomery, Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences at montgome@twu.ca.

Trinity Western University is a liberal arts university and seeks candidates who are committed to and support its evangelical Christian basis, mission and orientation. More information about Trinity Western University’s Department of Chemistry can be found at https://www.twu.ca/academics/faculty-natural-applied-sciences/chemistry.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.