Quest University: Physical Sciences

What we are looking for: Quest University Canada seeks applicants for a full-time continuing faculty position in the area of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will have a background in chemistry, exemplary teaching skills, a cross-disciplinary perspective, and a willingness to rethink higher education. The Physical Sciences curriculum at Quest includes introductory-level courses (two ‘Foundation’ courses as well as introductory chemistry and physics sequences) and upper-division ‘Concentration’ courses in chemistry, physics, Earth sciences, and environmental sciences. The new hire will contribute to our current introductory-level offerings by teaching one or both of the ‘Energy and Matter’ and ‘Earth Oceans and Space’ Foundation courses (likely ‘Energy and Matter’), and introductory chemistry courses. The applicant will also develop new Concentration courses with in their areas of specialty that complement existing offerings. Please see http://questu.ca/academics/catalogue-calendar-policies/ for additional information on current course offerings. Candidates who demonstrate the ability and willingness to develop experiential opportunities, including undergraduate research projects, are highly desirable. All Quest faculty are expected to teach interdisciplinary ‘Milestone’ courses (Cornerstone, Rhetoric, Question, and Keystone) that are taken by all students; most faculty teach one of these courses per year. Preference will be given to candidates who have significant research and teaching experience.
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About Quest

Quest University Canada, which sits on the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh peoples, offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts and science degree to undergraduates in seminar-style classes limited to 20 students. Run on a block schedule, courses are intensive and highly interactive. Our faculty frequently collaborate across disciplines in both curricular development and pedagogical innovation. Further details about Quest and the application procedure can be found at https://questu.ca/about/employment/.

Applicant Requirements

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. To complement expertise of existing faculty, we are looking to hire new faculty with chemistry (e.g., inorganic, organic, physical, computational, theoretical and/or analytical) or applied chemistry (e.g., materials, green, environmental, and/or chemistry education) specializations. Although research, especially that involving undergraduates, is strongly encouraged, those seeking a research-focused faculty position should not apply. Hiring for this position is subject to budgetary approval.

All Applications Must Include

1) A cover letter of no more than two pages. Please: (a) address specific aspects of the Quest curriculum that you find particularly exciting and explain how your background prepares you to implement these pedagogical approaches; (b) specify how you are qualified to teach one (or more) existing Quest Foundation courses; (c) list specific new courses you can create (or existing courses you could re-approach) for our Concentration program; and (d) describe what your Question would be if you were a Quest student. (2) A curriculum vitae emphasizing your experience with teaching, research, mentoring, collaboration, and educational innovation. Please include the names and contact information for three references. (3) A description of your research (or Ph.D.) in a 200 word paragraph in language appropriate to an educated but non-specialist audience. (4) A one-page statement describing how your research and scholarship can translate into successful mentoring of undergraduates and innovative in-class teaching.

Quest University Canada is a diverse community with students representing over 40 different countries, a range of ethnic and religious identities, and sexual orientations. We seek candidates who will help us further the goal of making Quest an inclusive campus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Quest University Canada is strongly committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified people, including visible minorities; First Nations, Metis, Inuit and Indigenous persons; and persons with disabilities.

To Apply

Please send all materials as a single .pdf file to PS.faculty@questu.ca with “Chemistry Faculty Position” in the subject line by December
01, 2017.

Closing Date

December 1, 2017. Interviews for finalists will be conducted in January or February 2018.

Start Date

August 1st, 2018