Monday, March 27, 2017

University of New Brunswick: Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Theoretical or Computational Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick invites expressions of interest in a possible Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Theoretical or Computational Chemistry.  Submissions from exceptional emerging researchers in any area of modern theoretical or computational chemistry are welcome.  
This call is part of a UNB internal process to determine in which disciplines two NSERC CRC Tier 2 nominations will be made in 2017-2018.  If the Chemistry chair proposal is approved, an open call for full applications will be issued in summer 2017.  The successful candidate will be an individual with a demonstrated record of independent and creative research in theoretical or computational chemistry.  They should, at a minimum, be an assistant or associate professor, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels.  
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include engaging in innovative externally funded research that represents excellence in Theoretical or Computational Chemistry research. The establishment of productive research collaborations within and outside UNB would also be anticipated. The successful candidate will contribute to complementary areas of research within the university, and attract, develop and retain excellent students and future researchers.
The CRC Program was established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence and enhance their role as world-class centers of research in the global and knowledge-based economy.  Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to be leaders in their fields.  More information on the CRC Program can be found at www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca
Expressions of interest should be made no later than April 3 by submission of a curriculum vitae and a short (maximum two page) summary of research expertise and interests to:  Dr. Ghislain Deslongchamps, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, 30 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, CANADA E3B 5A3.  (506) 453-4781, Email:  chemchair@unb.ca.
The University of New Brunswick is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Royal Military College:

The Faculty of Science at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, invites applications for positions at the level of lecturer, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor in the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Sciences.

The Royal Military College of Canada is a bilingual university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, sciences and engineering to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and civilians. The Faculty of Science offers BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in all its departments. Members of the Faculty are currently involved in research in a wide range of areas of Science, and many are funded by NSERC and other agencies.

Kingston is a beautiful and historic city at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and the Rideau Canal system. Easily accessible from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, Kingston offers a diverse array of local music, art, history, theatre and live entertainment that attracts thousands of tourists annually. Kingston has also been designated as a bilingual city by the Government of Ontario.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined.


In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Some position will require a PhD from a recognised university within the specified area(s) of expertise.
Some positions will require a Masters degree from a recognised university within the specified area(s) of expertise with related experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
All positions require:
E1 - Acceptable experience teaching at the university level in the specified area(s) of expertise.
Some positions may require:
E2 - Acceptable experience in publishing results of research in scholarly and peer-reviewed venues.
E3 - Acceptable evidence of an ongoing research program.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Official Language Proficiency: Various language requirements and/or profiles, including but not limited to:
. English Essential
. French Essential
. Bilingual - Imperative BBB/BBB
. Bilingual - Imperative BBC/BBC
. Bilingual - Imperative CBC/CBC
. Bilingual - Imperative CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
All positions require:
A1 -Ability to teach effectively at the university level, especially in in the area(s) of expertise
Some positions may require:
A2 - Ability to communicate the results of research.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 - Judgment
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
AQ1 - High level of scholarly productivity in the area(s) of expertise as demonstrated by the publication of research in peer-reviewed and scholarly journals and presses
AQ2 - Considerable full-time teaching experience in junior, senior, and graduate courses, especially in area(s) of expertise
AQ3 - Experience with university administration and academic service
AQ4 -- Experience teaching at a military university

ORGANISATION NEEDS
Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, persons with a disability, and Women.
Conditions of employment

All positions require:
Reliability clearance
Some positions may require:
Confidential, Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Saturday, March 4, 2017

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, 2017. 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 (freshman) 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, but there is no expectation that the candidate will develop an independent research program or engage in collaborative research. The current annual salary floor is $74,707 for an Assistant Professor with an appropriate doctoral degree.

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 and 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. One recent action in this area was the completion of a gender pay equity study and a resultant base salary adjustment applied to all female faculty members in July 2015.

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 men and women who become parents or are needed to care for family members.

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness. Applications must be made online at www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers (Job Opening #12841) to the attention of Dr. W.J. Leigh, Chair, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8S 4M1 (leigh@mcmaster.ca). Applicants should also arrange to have three referees provide a confidential letter of reference, sent by e-mail to the Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and no later than April 1, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for the position. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection procedure, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247). 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.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Université de Moncton (Shippagan): Professeure ou professeur en chimie inorganique

Fonction et information générale: II s'agit d'un poste régulier en chimie (spécialisation en chimie inorganique) menant à la permanence d'emploi, à pourvoir au rang d'adjoint à compter du 1er juillet 2017. Le poste est rattaché au secteur Sciences. La maîtrise de la langue française, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, est essentielle.

Fonctions : Dans le cadre de ses fonctions universitaires d'enseignement, de recherche et de services à la collectivité, la personne qui occupera ce poste sera appelée à donner des cours de première et de deuxième année en chimie, tels que chimie générale, chimie des solutions, chimie organique, etc.

Le candidat doit être désireux de mettre sur pied un solide programme de recherche concurrentiel et indépendant dans un domaine lié aux matériaux avancés ou aux composites, ou aux deux. Les programmes axés sur la mise au point de matériaux énergétiques, de matériaux 2D, de matériaux auto-assemblés, des composites et de biomatériaux retiendront particulièrement l'attention du secteur.

Formation: Les candidats doivent être titulaires d'un doctorat, avoir une expérience postdoctorale, posséder de solides aptitudes pour la recherche et montrer leur engagement fort envers l'enseignement, et enfin, apporter leur contribution dans le domaine des services à la collectivité.

Particularités: L'Université de Moncton, la plus grande université francophone à l'extérieur du Québec, regroupe trois campus. Le campus de Shippagan, le pôle régional de l'Université dans le nord-est du Nouveau-Brunswick, offre la première ou les deux premières années de plusieurs programmes de baccalauréat ainsi que certains programmes terminaux, dont trois programmes de baccalauréat et un diplôme en administration des affaires.

L'Université de Moncton souscrit à l'exigence d'équité en matière d'emploi. Conformément aux exigences relatives à l'immigration au Canada, ce concours s'adresse en priorité aux citoyennes et citoyens canadiens ainsi qu'aux personnes ayant obtenu le droit d'établissement au Canada.

Les personnes souhaitant postuler sont priées de faire parvenir avant le 15 avril un dossier complet via le site web (format Word) comprenant : une lettre de présentation, un curriculum vitae détaillé, une copie des diplômes obtenus, une ou deux propositions de recherche axées sur des projets dans le domaine des matériaux, ainsi que tout document pertinent permettant d'évaluer le potentiel en enseignement, et, aux fins de référence, les noms et les coordonnées de trois personnes.

Salaire: Le traitement annuel est établi selon la formation et l'expérience. Les critères servant à établir le rang professoral et le traitement annuel sont régis par la convention collective.
Entrée en fonction: Le 1er juillet 2017

Fermeture du concours: Le 15 avril 2017

Personne ressource: Marthe Robichaud, doyenne des études par intérim, Université de Moncton, campus de Shippagan
No de téléphone: 506 336-3400, poste 3414
Courriel: marthe.robichaud@umoncton.ca
No de télécopieur: 506 336-3478
No de référence : S17SC57