McMaster University: 1-year teaching contract position

The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University invites applications for a one-year contractually limited appointment at the Assistant Professor level, to commence on or before September 1, 2016. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the time of appointment and should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. The duties will involve teaching a range of courses, including general (freshman) chemistry and higher level courses in Chemistry and/or Chemical Biology, as well as administrative service. Participation in curriculum development and/or undergraduate laboratory supervision may also be required, but there is no expectation that the candidate will develop an independent research program or engage in collaborative research. A competitive salary and benefits package as well as a professional development allowance will be provided.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness.

Applications must be made online at www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers (Faculty Postings, Job 8691) to the attention of Dr. W.J. Leigh, Chair, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4M1 (leigh@mcmaster.ca). Applicants should also arrange to have three referees provide a confidential letter of reference, sent by e-mail to the Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons.

If any form of accommodation is required throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247).

To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada / No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.