Cory Widdifield hired at the University of Regina

Congratulations to Dr. Cory M. Widdifield, who has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina. He holds a B.Ed. in chemistry and physics from the University of Windsor. He completed an M.Sc. in chemistry at the University of Windsor under the supervision or Rob Schurko and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Ottawa under the supervision of David Bryce.  He was an NSERC postdoctoral fellow at CRMN / ENS-Lyon with Lyndon Emsley. He was then a visiting scientific researcher at the University of Southampton with Graeme Day. He held another postdoctoral position with Paul Hodgkinson at Durham University. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Oakland University from 2017 to 2020. Cory's area of research is solid state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and has published 38 peer reviewed articles in the field. 

Congratulations on the well-deserved success Professor Widdifield!

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Université de Sherbrooke: Two positions: bio-geochemistry, green chemistry and catalysis, self-assembled and functional materials, electrochemistry, photonics and molecular modelling as well as organic, organometallic and inorganic synthesis.

The Université de Sherbrooke invites applications for two full time tenure-track professor positions in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. 

As an internationally renowned institution, the Université de Sherbrooke belongs to one of the three major higher education and research hubs in Quebec (Canada). Well-recognized for its pedagogic innovations, its coop-type programs and its innovative approaches for a sustainable environment, the Université de Sherbrooke is also a leading partner of national and local governmental bodies when it is time to favor social, cultural and economic development. The Université de Sherbrooke is staffed by 7 300 persons and hosts 43 700 students as well as 12 000 enrolees in the senior citizen program. It has more than 2 600 international students from 102 countries and territories. With its 396 study programs, it offers a complete formation for all cycles and main sectors of human activity. The Department of Chemistry at Université de Sherbrooke offers an exceptional environment for research and teaching, with more than 160 B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, an internationally recognized Faculty composed of 14 professors, and extensive research facilities at the cutting edge of technology. Faculty members at the Department of Chemistry have been awarded research chairs, fellowships and grants that testify to the quality of their research in bio-geochemistry, green chemistry and catalysis, self-assembled and functional materials, electrochemistry, photonics and molecular modelling as well as organic, organometallic and inorganic synthesis. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 

The Department of Chemistry has recently been completely renovated (2016) to offer modern research and teaching laboratories. Researchers at the Department of Chemistry enjoy cutting edge infrastructure and services for analytical chemistry, chemistry of materials, optics and photonics. Our researchers belong to various centers of excellence and strategic networks enabling access to the full array of resources available in Québec. For more information on our staff, our infrastructure and our instrumentation (departmental and institutional), please visit our web site: www.USherbrooke.ca/chimie. 

UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION 

The University is committed to making a priority of these values as strategic factors of excellence. This commitment is stated in the University's Plan d'action d'équité pour les programmes interorganismes (2017–2022). The University invites all qualified individuals to apply, in particular, women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities under the Programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi (PAEE).

Moreover, the selection tools can be adapted, with an assurance of complete confidentiality, to the needs of persons with disabilities who so request. The University also encourages individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES AND DUTIES 

• Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Independent research.
• Student mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Involvement in the university community. 
• Service to the collectivity. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field. 
• Postdoctoral experience. 
• Exceptional skills for research to develop an innovative, independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program. 
• Strong pedagogical skills and enthusiasm for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Potential and desire to develop interactions with other professors in the Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Sciences. Note: The ability to teach in French, or to rapidly achieve this ability (2 years), is required. 

Start date: June 1st 2021 

CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS 

Check our website for the full description of all our job opportunities, then submit your application online. For this opportunity, see offer 04251. Application deadline is Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, at 5:00 PM Review of applications will begin on November 3rd, 2020 à 5:00 PM and will continue until the position is filled. Please join to your curriculum vitæ a statement of your teaching interests and philosophy, and a list of your infrastructure needs including a provisional budget to acquire it. Join also a proposal of maximum 6 pages including references detailing your future research program. This proposal needs to include long and short-term objectives, a review of the current state of the art, and a description of the methodology. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation (citing this announcement and addressing both research and teaching potential) supporting your application sent directly by the signatories to the coordinates listed below. Madame la Doyenne Faculté des sciences Offre d'emploi no 04251 Université de Sherbrooke 2500, boul. de l'Université Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1 Email: doyensci@USherbrooke.ca All recommendation letters must be sent separately from the professional email address of the referring person. Incomplete application files will not be considered

University of Toronto Mississauga: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Chemistry.

Date Posted: 08/14/2020

Closing Date: 10/19/2020, 11:59PM EDT

Req ID: 245
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description:

 

The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full time teaching stream position in the area of Chemistry, with a preference for Analytical, Inorganic, or Physical/Computational Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. The University of Toronto is a tri–campus entity and the successful candidate will also have a close relationship with the Department of Chemistry on the St. George campus and the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences on the Scarborough campus.

 

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Chemistry, or a related area, by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement our existing departmental strengths in biological and protein chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. The successful candidate will join a dynamic community engaged in pedagogic scholarship. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture and laboratory preparation/delivery, curriculum development, and mentorship of undergraduate students. A demonstrated keen interest in developing novel approaches to engaging undergraduates of all academic backgrounds is required. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to exemplary pedagogical practices and teaching-related scholarly activities.

 

The successful candidate will be required to deliver courses in introductory undergraduate general chemistry and upper year courses depending on curricular needs and their area of specialization. They are also expected to supervise undergraduate research projects. The candidate will additionally engage in pedagogical advancement, and lead positive change in our educational programs that represent the evolving needs for chemistry, science, and technology in society in Canada and around the world. It is expected that such creative educational development activities will be communicated to the broader teaching community (nationally and internationally) through conference presentations and publications.

 

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry may be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences as documented on the CV; strong letters of reference; and a teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample course syllabi and course materials, and undergraduate teaching evaluations. The teaching dossier should highlight any significant teaching accomplishments such as awards, teaching grants secured, workshops led, presentations at conferences, or superlative course evaluations.

 

Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the button below. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing: (i) teaching accomplishments and experience; (ii) their teaching vision; (iii) their research experience; and (iv) how they expect to complement our existing teaching strengths. In addition, a current curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and diversity statement (1-2 pages) must be submitted. The teaching dossier must include (in the following order): (i) a statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice and includes a vision for future pedagogical development work and scholarship by the candidate; (ii) sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate, or planned for the future); (iii) sample course materials specifically developed by the candidate; and (iv) undergraduate teaching evaluations, and associated digests.

 

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. At least one referee must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters by the closing date.

 

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Bae, Assistant to the Chair, at cps.utm@utoronto.ca.

 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 19, 2020.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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University of Toronto Mississauga: Analytical Chemistry

 

Assistant Professor - Analytical Chemistry

Date Posted: 08/10/2020
Closing Date: 10/05/2020, 11:59PM EDT
Req ID: 243
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

 

Description:

 

The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in the area of Analytical Chemistry, with a preference for Bio-Analytical Chemistry. UTM is one of the three University of Toronto campuses and the incumbent will also be a member of the tri-campus graduate unit, the Department of Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, and will commence on July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

 

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Chemistry or a related field by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement existing departmental strengths in biological and protein chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and organometallic chemistry; the ideal candidate would productively interact with the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry, a multi-disciplinary research consortium housed at UTM that will advance the methodology and practical application of medicinal chemistry.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

  

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated by teaching accomplishments and the teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

 

Equity and diversity are among UTM’s core values and are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. 

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the button below. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing: 1) their research record, 2) research plans, 3) demonstrated opportunities for synergy with ongoing departmental research and 4) their teaching interests and plans; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations 
or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; and a diversity statement (1-2 pages).

 

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters by the closing date.

 

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Michelle Bae, Assistant to the Chair, at cps.utm@utoronto.ca.

 

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 5, 2020.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Dalhousie University: 10-month Limited Term Instructor, 100% FTE

The Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 10-month limited term instructor beginning September 2020.

Duties: The primary responsibilities of this position are coordination and delivery of 1st year (introductory) chemistry courses, including course instruction, online delivery of course material, all aspects of grading and evaluation, curriculum development, class administration and organization. Other responsibilities include advising of students, academic administration, professional development, and outreach and community service.

This position reports to the Dean of Science though the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

The position requires a minimum of MSc degree in Chemistry, with a PhD preferred, and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the university level. Experience in online course development and student advising is considered an asset. Familiarity or experience with online/technological tools such as MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Forms, Bookings, and Teams/Teams Live Events, Brightspace LMS, LON-CAPA Online Homework Platform, and Articulate 360 Storyline is also an asset. The DFA Collective Agreement, 2017-20, defines total compensation for the position, including salary and benefits.

The application package should be submitted via the PeopleAdmin posting (https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/hr/postings/3786) and should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, a teaching statement, and names/contact information of three referees.

Review of applications will begin August 25, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.​

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.