Thompson Rivers University: Term teaching position

Sessional Faculty
Posting In effect from 12/9/2017
Closing Application Date 26/9/2017
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Instructional Type Academic/Career(max 24 credits)
Anticipated Start Date 8/1/2018
Position End Date (If Applicable) 28/4/2018

Duties

The Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a four month sessional faculty position in physical/computational chemistry to commence January 8, 2018.  TRU offers B.Sc. degrees with Canadian Society for Chemistry accredited Majors in chemistry and Environmental Chemistry.  TRU also offers an interdisciplinary Major in Chemical Biology.  Applicants should have a commitment to quality undergraduate education.  The successful candidate will teach first-year general chemistry and two third-year lecture and laboratory courses in physical chemistry.  The physical chemistry lecture course deals with introductory aspects of computational and quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics.  The computational laboratory course makes use of the software Spartan.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or near completion

Established teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset

Please Note: If you are selected for interview, External Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

https://tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/9778

Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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