Trent University: Environmental Chemistry (1-year teaching term)

Trent University invites applications for a 1-year limited term appointment in the field of Environmental Chemistry to be cross-appointed in the Trent School of The Environment (TSE) and the Department of Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to start July 1, 2018. This position is subject to budgetary approval.  A completed Ph.D. and relevant teaching experience are required.  The successful candidate will teach a total of six term-length courses in the 2018-2019 academic year (Fall, Winter, Summer). These courses may include, but are not restricted to, The Geochemistry of Natural Waters, The Fate of Contaminants in Aquatic Environments, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Introductory Chemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to supervise Reading Course (independent study) students and students within an undergraduate Honour’s thesis, if they so desire. It is also envisaged that the successful candidate will utilize the Trent Water Quality Centre and, ideally, will connect their teaching and research to the broader interdisciplinary activities of the TSE and the Chemistry Department.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a brief statement of research interests, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees who would be willing to write on the candidate’s behalf.   Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email.  Please send applications to chemistry@trentu.ca, attention Prof. Andrew Vreugdenhil, Chair, Department of Chemistry.

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 18th, 2018.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact avreugdenhil@trentu.ca.

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