Saturday, February 29, 2020

Vancouver Island University: Chemistry Lab Technician

Duties:
The Department of Chemistry is looking for a full-time Lab Technician with an interest in contributing to a growing department at a special purpose teaching university. We invite applications with direct laboratory experience including maintenance and service of instrumentation in a modern teaching environment. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, able to contribute to a respectful, collegial and collaborative environment, participate in public outreach activities, and demonstrate a commitment to professional development and training, as needed. Duties include, maintaining good lab practices, promoting health and safety, chemical inventory, assisting in the development of new teaching labs, ensuring that all equipment is functioning, and instructing/supervising students in the proper use of instrumentation in the lab. Vancouver Island University is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, which provides access to world-class recreational opportunities and research field sites, such as the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve, and the Pacific Biological Station. VIU is committed to diversity as one of its core values and seeks applicants that support equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Specific Job Responsibilities: 1.  Assisting in the instruction of laboratory techniques, the use of instruments and lab-based problems. 2.  Working with instructional faculty to develop, test and improve new lab experiments and update laboratory manuals. 3.  Assisting with the evaluation of students in the lab with regard to techniques and knowledge of safety. 4.  Maintenance of a safe working environment with respect to handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. 5.  Preparing solutions and materials required for laboratory classes. Physical set-up and tear down of experiments in teaching lab spaces. 6.  Maintaining, submitting and monitoring the status of department purchase orders. 7.  Equipment/instrumentation repair and maintenance, data management and processing used in the teaching labs. 8.  Maintaining electronic resources including Safety Data Sheets, reference materials, instructional supplies, equipment manuals, and supply catalogs. 9.  Maintenance and instruction of Good Laboratory Management Practices, including maintaining a clean and organized learning and work environment in Chemistry preparation areas, teaching labs and instrument rooms.  10.  Assisting students and instructors in obtaining course materials. 11.  Supervising practicum students and student laboratory assistants. 12.  The ability to work independently and over a variety of shifts, including evenings, as necessary.
Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities, including, student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution including 2 years of additional laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
M.Sc. in Chemistry, experience with health and safety, information technology, public outreach, teaching assistant, and/or industry.
Note: 
  • Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
  • Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Vancouver Island University: Two faculty positions


Duties
The Department of Chemistry is looking for two dynamic, high calibre individuals for full-time faculty appointments with teaching and research interests at a special purpose teaching university. We invite applications from individuals interested in contributing to a growing modern undergraduate chemistry program with an emphasis on analytical chemistry and the incorporation of green chemistry principles. The program is part of a strategic expansion of program offerings in the Faculty of Science and Technology and is housed in the new Dr. Ralph Nilson Health and Science Centre with over 1000 m2 of modern teaching and project laboratory space. The degree program provides opportunities for students to specialize in Biological and Environmental Chemistry and incorporates experiential learning opportunities through undergraduate research projects. The Department is home to the internationally recognized Applied Environmental Research Laboratory, with a world-class mass spectrometry facility.
The successful candidates will be outstanding teachers and mentors to students in the classroom, laboratory, and research setting. While the department is seeking to build expertise in Analytical, Green, and Physical Chemistry, individuals in any sub-discipline of chemistry are encouraged to apply. The desired faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence as educators, contribute to a respectful, collegial and collaborative environment, complement core departmental strengths in Biological and/or Environmental Chemistry, and maintain a program of scholarly activity/research that includes undergraduate students with the potential to utilize existing infrastructure and attract external funding. Vancouver Island University is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, which provides access to world-class recreational opportunities and research field sites, such as the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve, and the Pacific Biological Station. VIU is committed to diversity as one of its core values and seeks applicants that support equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service.  Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in chemistry.
Teaching experience, post-doctoral research and/or industry experience
Submissions:
Teaching Dossier (up to 3 pages) Outline your teaching philosophy and a strategy to achieve effective teaching and learning outcomes for a diverse undergraduate student population that is aligned with the institutions mission, vision and values . You may indicate specific VIU Chemistry courses that you would like to teach and/or new courses that you would be interested in developing in the future.
Research Proposal (up to 3 pages) Outline a research program that incorporates undergraduate student training, utilizes existing VIU infrastructure, and has the potential to attract external funding. Projects that align well with the VIU Strategic Research Plan and one or more of its existing research centres are particularly encouraged.
Note: 
  • Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
  • Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.
https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/professor-department-of-chemistry-2-positions-347419.html

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Lindsay Cahill Hired by Memorial University

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Cahill, who has been hired as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Cahill completed her B.Sc. and Ph.D. at McMaster University. In her Ph.D., she used solid-state NMR to study lithium ion batteries. She then had a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Physics at Warwick University. She then moved to the Mouse Imaging Center at The Hospital for Sick Children. She began her appointment at Memorial in January 2020, where she will continue her research using magnetic resonance imaging to study metabolic abnormalities in pregnancy. Congratulations Professor Cahill!

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Friday, February 14, 2020

McMaster University: Teaching-track

The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2020. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the time of appointment and should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level. The duties will involve teaching a range of courses, including general (first-year) chemistry and higher level courses in Chemistry and/or Chemical Biology, as well as administrative service. Participation in curriculum development and/or undergraduate laboratory supervision may also be required. There is no expectation that the candidate will develop an independent research program or engage in collaborative research in the chemical sciences, but pedagogic research relevant to chemistry would be encouraged.
McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a Brighter World. The Faculty of Science works to create global impact by advancing scientific discovery and knowledge, and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change.
McMaster University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Gender diversity is being addressed at McMaster University through our policies and actions. Recent actions in this area include the completion of a gender pay equity study and a resultant base salary adjustment applied to all female faculty members in July 2015, as well as a recent commitment by McMaster to the nation-wide Dimensions EDI charter (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/EDI-EDI/Dimensions_Dimensions_eng.asp).
Faculty members at McMaster University enjoy a number of personal and professional benefits. University employees are offered an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, extended health care benefits, dental care, group life, long term disability, worldwide travel assistance, and a retirement plan. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members who become parents or are needed to care for family members. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a one-page statement on equity and diversity. Applicants should also arrange to have three referees provide a confidential letter of reference, sent by e-mail to the Chair (chair@chemistry.mcmaster.ca). Reference letters should include the candidate’s name in the file name (Last_First.pdf) and should be submitted as a PDF, on letterhead, and from an email address that is associated with the institution or organization of origin. Complete applications must be made online at hr.mcmaster.ca/careers (Faculty Positions, Job ID 29497) to the attention of:
Dr. Gillian Goward, Professor & Chair
Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1
Review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. The effective date of appointment is expected to be on July 1, 2020. All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) to communicate accommodation needs. 

Thompson Rivers University: Organic Chemistry

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry
Job Type: Full-Time
Education Required: Ph.D.
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, V2C 0C8

Job Description:
The Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a tripartite tenure-track faculty position in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2020.

TRU offers BSc. degrees with Canadian Society for Chemistry accredited Majors in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. TRU also offers an interdisciplinary Major in Chemical Biology. Successful candidates will teach 100-level general chemistry as well as Organic Chemistry lectures and labs at the 200-, 300- and 400- level. The primary research focus will be in synthetic organic chemistry with possible interests in green and sustainable chemistry, materials science, or other. The research program will be primarily focused on undergraduate students, and graduate students in the Master's of Environmental Science Program. Applicants should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate curriculum development.

Hiring for this position will be subject to final budgetary approval. PhD in Chemistry (or near completion). Established teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.
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