Lakehead University: Teaching Focused Tenure Track Position

The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Teaching-Focused Tenure-Track position in the Department of Chemistry. The position will commence August 1, 2017 at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department offers accredited degrees in Chemistry and joint Chemistry-Biology, as well as a specialized degree in Medical Sciences, and has research chairs in Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, and Medical Imaging. The successful candidate will teach four full-course equivalents per year in: introductory chemistry, service chemistry courses in support of other departments' requirements, as well as in the candidate's area of expertise. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be required to participate in the administrative work of the Department and University, in activities such as outreach and recruitment, serving on administrative and student committees, curriculum development, and liaison with academic departments being supported by service courses.

The preferred candidates will have:
An earned Ph.D. in Chemistry (any sub discipline) from a recognized university post-doctoral or other relevant experience is an asset;
A demonstrated commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and evidence of an effective and established teaching record (or a clear demonstration of potential teaching ability), and of educational leadership;
The potential to make service contributions to the Department.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, including a PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science; and the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 8,500 students and 2,100 faculty and staff. The appointment will be to the Thunder Bay campus. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Detailed information on the Department and its programs is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/chemistry. For further information, please contact Dr. Craig Mackinnon, Chair, Department of Chemistry at craig.mackinnon@lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier of up to five (5) pages in length, and the contact information of three referees should be sent to:

Dean, Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies
Lakehead University,
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
email: ses@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form should be submitted with the application. This form is available on our website at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and- staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites .

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334,
human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.