University of New Brunswick, Fredericton: Tenure-track Position in Materials Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick Fredericton invites
applications for a continuing (tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor level to
commence July 1, 2015 or as negotiated. In particular, the Department of Chemistry is
looking for applications in the area of Materials Chemistry; preference will be given to
applicants whose research interests are related to the area of inorganic chemistry.
Qualifications required include a PhD degree, postdoctoral experience and demonstrated
excellence in research. Demonstrated or potential for excellence in teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate levels is also required. The successful candidate will be
expected to teach classes in inorganic chemistry and related areas and to develop a
vigorous and creative research program in materials chemistry with external funding.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a detailed research
proposal (5 pages maximum) using the format of an NSERC discovery grant application,
and a statement of teaching philosophy. The application package should be submitted as a
single PDF file or Word Document by e-mail to chem@unb.ca. A paper copy of the
application is also acceptable and can be submitted to:

Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of New Brunswick
30 Dineen Dr
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
Fax: (506) 453-4981

Applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent by email directly to the Chair (chem@unb.ca). Review of the applications will begin May 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to the principle of employment equity. This position is subject to budgetary approval.