Concordia University of Edmonton: Organic Chemistry

Concordia University of Edmonton strives to be a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens for the common good.

Concordia University of Edmonton is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton's historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of approximately 2000, Concordia is known for its small class sizes and its excellence in teaching. Our small classes, and diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian University system.

Concordia is also an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management. The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences within the Faculty of Science at Concordia University of Edmonton invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in organic chemistry. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in synthetic chemistry and whose research would interface with biochemistry or environmental chemistry.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and prepare relevant materials (lecture and laboratory).
• Effectively deliver assigned teaching duties.
• Contribute to the operational activities to both the faculty of science and the Chemistry Program including meetings, and program planning.
• Participate in research and scholarship that actively engages undergraduate students.

Requirements for the position include:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry;
• University-level teaching experience in relevant areas;
• A demonstrated record of strong research; and
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member.

The normal teaching assignment is 4 courses per semester; however, faculty are encouraged to apply for a reduction in teaching to allow for an active research program. In addition, the successful candidates must be committed to building professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.

Closing Date: Application review will commence March 6, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2017. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as per Concordia's Collective Agreement. For more details about our current collective agreement, please see as follows:

http://concordia.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Collective- Agreement-Final.pdf

Interested individuals may contact the Chemistry Program Coordinator who is also the Department Chair for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Dr. Vladimir Pitchko, for further information at vladimir.pitchko@concordia.ab.ca.

All applications and supporting documentation must be sent to Human Resources at the address below.

Application packages must include:

Curriculum vitae;

• A statement of citizenship/immigration status;
• Transcripts of all graduate-level courses;
• A list of refereed publications.
• Description of teaching experience.
• Description of research interests.
• Three professional and/or post-secondary confidential letters of reference forwarded to the following address under separate cover by the referees.

Concordia is an equal-opportunity employer. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please forward all documents in hard-copy or electronic format to:
Human Resources
Concordia University of Edmonton
7128 Ada Boulevard
Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4
Fax: (780) 479-2793 Tel: (780) 479-9214
E-mail: humanresources@concordia.ab.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.