The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a full-time, 4-month limited term position in Introductory Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence January 1st, 2017 and end on April 30th, 2017. The successful candidate will possess a M.Sc., preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry. Postdoctoral or industrial experience would be considered an asset. The incumbent will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and lab instruction in the areas of Inorganic Chemistry and General Chemistry.
The Department of Chemistry offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in Chemistry (Major and Honours). Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the M.Sc. in Applied Science or Ph.D. in Applied Science degree programs. As well, the Department is home to the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry and has a number of faculty members active in Green Chemistry research. Faculty members in the Department have access to advanced instrumentation, including a new 300 MHz NMR, LC-PDA/ESI-MS, GC-FID/MS, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, GFAAS, SEM/EDX, DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, various spectrophotometers, and potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), all with excellent technical support. All laboratories and research spaces in the Department have been rebuilt as part of a major renovation of the Science Building.
Saint Mary's University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located close to recreational areas and to other major urban centres in Canada and the Northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Faculty of Science, please see our website at http://science.smu.ca/.
Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The deadline for submitting an application is October 31st, 2016. Complete applications, including: (i) a current curriculum vitae with a listing of publications; (ii) a statement of teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (iii) the names and contact information (email and full mailing address) of three referees should be sent directly to the address below. Applicants are also encouraged to submit their applications electronically as single files in .pdf format in addition to mailing paper copies. Please submit electronic applications directly to chemistry@smu.ca
Chair, Search Committee
Saint Mary's University
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3
CANADA
Congratulations to Dr. Rodney Smith who has been hired at an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. Rodney completed his Ph.D. at Memorial University with Peter Pickup in 2012. He then completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Calgary and the University of British Columbia with Curtis Berlinguette. He is currently an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin with Dr. Holger Dau.