Acadia University: 9.5 month teaching term

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.

Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Department of Chemistry
Instructor

Position # 20210I – The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a 9.5-month contractually limited position at the rank of Instructor effective August 1, 2018 – May 15, 2019. The successful candidate should have a minimum of a laboratory-based MSc degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Previous teaching experience is highly preferred.

The successful candidate will teach 8 laboratory course sections and one lecture course section during the academic year, namely: introductory chemistry laboratory (fall semester, 5 sections), organic chemistry II laboratory (winter semester, 2 sections), and both the lecture and laboratory components of introductory biochemistry (winter semester, 1 lecture and 1 laboratory section). The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical aspects of laboratory preparation, and management of associated teaching assistants. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activities and serve on committees within the Department of Chemistry/Acadia University. For additional information on the Department, please refer to http://chemistry.acadiau.ca

The application should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, confirmation of degree and evidence of teaching experience and teaching effectiveness. Please also include the names and contact information of three references. Potential candidates shall send the application package and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Matthew Lukeman
Department of Chemistry
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Phone: (902)585-1009
E-mail: matthew.lukeman@acadiau.ca

Closing Date: June 26, 2018

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We therefore invite applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women, as well as persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is academic and professional excellence. Candidates who are a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, should complete the Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.