Lakehead University - Orillia and Georgian College – Barrie campuses: Teaching term appointment

The Department of Chemistry at Lakehead University invites applications for a nine-month Limited Term Appointment. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to teach for the Applied Life Sciences programs at both the Lakehead University - Orillia and Georgian College – Barrie campuses in the areas of Freshman (University) Chemistry, Organic Chemistry (2nd year), and Biochemistry (3rd/4th year). The position will commence on August 15, 2020 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level with an excellent teaching record. Preferred candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline from a university recognized by Canadian Universities. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead also offers innovative, four-year combined degree-diploma programs with Georgian College in Barrie. Our programs offer students the opportunity to earn a university degree and college diploma in four years of full-time study. Our innovative degree-diploma programs integrate theoretical learning with a blend of applied skills students need to be job-ready. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadgeorgian.ca.

For further information on this position, contact Dr. Thamara Laredo (tlaredo1@lakeheadu.ca), Chair of the Appointments Committee.

Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., a statement of teaching philosophy including a commitment to undergraduate teaching, experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery, course outlines, and unaltered teaching evaluations), and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: to applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Western University: Integrated Science and Chemistry – Assistant Professor or Lecturer (One-Year Limited Term)

The Integrated Science program and the Department of Chemistry at Western University invite applications for a one-year, limited-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff, and students to commit to the highest global standards. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence, and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

The Integrated Science program (WISc), launched in 2016, is designed for undergraduate students who have a passion for science and the interdisciplinary nature of scientific discovery. WISc combines the focussed coursework of a traditional honours degree with a set of Integrated Science courses that also emphasize professional skills and community engagement. As a high-impact program with a vision to transform science education, WISc is a testbed for innovative teaching and learning strategies and pedagogical approaches. More details on WISc can be found at:

https://www.uwo.ca/sci/undergraduate/future_students/academic_programs/integrated_science%20WISc/ index.html .

The Department of Chemistry (www.uwo.ca/chem ) is a vibrant and collegial workplace with over 30 research and teaching faculty and 20 support staff. Training 2200 students per year in first-year chemistry, between 50–90 of whom join a chemistry program, the department is committed to outstanding teaching and learning. Through the addition of new undergraduate facilities and the modernization of many courses in the past decade, the student-centered activities in the department have seen significant growth and transformation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented educator who will continue the trajectory of excellence and transformation in undergraduate science and chemistry education at Western. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Chemistry and will have their responsibilities equally divided between Integrated Science and Chemistry. Responsibilities in both Integrated Science and Chemistry include developing, improving, and teaching undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to embrace service opportunities such as outreach, counselling, and recruitment. Please note that this position is a teaching-focussed position and not a research-focussed position.

In addition to having a proven interest and ability in undergraduate education, the successful candidate will have an MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field (a PhD is preferred and required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor). Equally important is the ability of the candidate to be able to foster equality, diversity, and inclusion in a dynamic, student-centered environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the following assets or experience:
● Interdisciplinarity across the sciences, particularly in biology, math, and physics
● Innovative undergraduate course, curriculum, or laboratory design
● Experience in providing high-impact learning experiences
● Use of methods and approaches that enhance student engagement and learning
● Interest in technology-enhanced and online-learning initiatives

The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should email a single PDF file containing a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy, the contact details of at least three referees who can email letters of support by May 29, 2020, and a completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form (www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf ) to:
Dr. Felix Lee
Chair of the Search Committee Department of Chemistry
Western University London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7
Email: flee32@uwo.ca

Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Anna Vandendries-Barr at (519) 661-2111 ext. 86344 or avandend@uwo.ca . Posted on Faculty Relations website April 27, 2020. (#298)

https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/Science_Chemistry_1-Yr-LT_2020.pdf

Christine Le Hired by York University [@christine_m_le]

Christine Le will be joining the Department of Chemistry at York University in July 2020. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico. Prior to this, Christine was a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Prof. F. Dean Toste at UC Berkeley and gained expertise in the area of chiral anion catalysis. Christine obtained her PhD degree at the University of Toronto in the group of Prof. Mark Lautens, working in the area of palladium-catalyzed carbohalogenation reactions. Research in the Le Group spans the areas of organic, inorganic, and medicinal chemistry with an overarching emphasis on mechanism-driven reaction and catalyst design.

Darius Rackus hired by Ryerson University [@rackusgroup]

Darius Rackus will be joining the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Ryerson University in January 2021. Currently, he is a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow working with Prof. Petra Dittrich in the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich. Prior to this, he was a postdoc for Profs. Keith Pardee and Aaron Wheeler at the University of Toronto, working on microfluidic diagnostics for global health. Darius also did his Ph.D. with Aaron Wheeler, exploring tools and methods for point-of-care digital microfluidics. His research program will focus on microfluidic tools for single cell analysis and bioanalytical applications.

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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.

https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/chemistry-lab-technician-347399.html

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

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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