Acadia University: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Biochemistry

Located in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Acadia University is recognized as an outstanding academic institution. Founded in 1838, it is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected universities and offers a liberal arts education that is unique among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments, holistic education and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation has garnered the university a reputation for excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Faculty of Pure & Applied Science, Department of Chemistry Tenure-Track Position: Assistant Professor Position #: 20208:

The Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2019. We are searching for an outstanding scientist with a Ph.D. degree in the area of Chemistry or Biochemistry, with specialization in any area of biochemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant postdoctoral experience. We hope to attract applicants that can contribute to existing research themes at Acadia, such as agriculture, food science, environment, and medicine, and those who can forge meaningful collaborations with members of the Chemistry, Biology, and/or Nutrition Departments. The successful applicant is expected to show excellence in the development and teaching of our core biochemistry courses and labs as well as adjacent sub-disciplines (e.g. organic or general chemistry). The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded independent research program involving supervision of honours and M.Sc. students.

The Chemistry Department is located in Elliott Hall which recently has undergone extensive renovations, with an available newly renovated 1000 ft2 biochemistry research laboratory equipped with modern fume hoods and relevant equipment. There is access to several research facilities such as the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis (ACMA) that hosts Bruker 300 MHz NMR, SEM, TEM, and other equipment; and the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-food and Beverage (ALAB) and the Centre for Analytical Research on the Environment (CARE), equipped with a suite of modern analytical equipment.

Applications must include (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a 3-5 page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Program format, and (iv) the candidate’s teaching dossier including teaching philosophy and course evaluations if applicable. Applicants should arrange for three signed letters of reference from individuals familiar with the candidate’s research and teaching to be sent before May 1 directly to the Chemistry Administrative Assistant: chemistry@acadiau.ca. Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Vlad Zamlynny, Acting Head, Chemistry Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Phone: (902) 585-1890, Fax: (902) 585-1114, e-mail: chemistry@acadiau.ca

Closing date: May 1, 2019

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Candidates who identify as 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. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority