University of Ottawa: Part-time academic staff

The Part-Time Professor - (LTA) Long-Term Appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, will be assigned to teach undergraduate level courses in English and in French. This is a five-year contract for the equivalent of 7 courses (21 credits) of teaching per year, including 3 credits worth of academic support or administrative/service duties.

Minimum Requirements

Ph. D in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline. Experience and/or specialization in the field of biochemistry or physical chemistry. Ph.D. en chimie, biochimie, ou discipline similaire. Expérience et/ou spécialisation dans le domaine de la biochimie ou la chimie physique.
Un niveau d'éducation/d’expérience jugé équiv. pourrait suppléer aux exigences éducation et/ou expérience requises / An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational require. and/or demonstrated experience Si on vous invite à poursuivre les étapes du processus de sélection, veuillez nous aviser de tout besoin nécessitant des mesures d'adaptation. Les renseignements communiqués seront traités avec respect et confidentialité / If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence Les employé(e)s sont tenus par la loi provinciale pour mener à bien des formations obligatoire. La liste de formations peut être modifiée par une loi provinciale / Employees are required under provincial law to success. complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law

Additional Comment

Teaching undergraduate level courses in English and French with a specialization either in biochemistry or in physical chemistry, depending on the expertise of the most qualified candidate. Qualified applicants who are already part of the APTPUO bargaining unit will be considered first.
The University also accepts external applications; they will be considered in second place.

Do not forget to include your C.V. if you have not done so in the last 12 months.

Language(s) of instruction
Bilingue / Bilingual
Level of competence in second language
Active
Type of posting
Regular
Start of Posting
2018/05/22
End of Posting
2018/06/22
https://erp-forms.uottawa.ca/uohmsweb/aptpuo_details.aspx?id=34898

University of Windsor: NSERC/PROTO Associate Industrial Research Chair in X-Ray Diffraction & Crystalline Materials

The University of Windsor’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in the Faculty of Science, invites applications for a proposed NSERC/PROTO Associate Industrial Research Chair in X-ray Diffraction & Crystalline Materials at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) commencing as early as January 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. This position is subject to final University budgetary approval, and conditional upon PROTO’s funding support as well as successful receipt of the NSERC Industrial Research Chair (IRC) Award.

The University of Windsor, together with PROTO Manufacturing (PROTO) as the industrial partner, seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate who will be able to contribute to teaching efforts and develop a highly effective multidisciplinary research program intended to strengthen and enhance the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s existing focus on material science. The research program must be related to the development of innovative X-ray diffraction devices that allow for analysis of novel crystalline materials, such as metal alloys, minerals, polymers, pharmaceuticals and nanomaterials.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and lead a vigorous research program in the fields specified above, and to attract external research funding and supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in collaborative activities within the research community, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (http://www.uwindsor.ca/chemistry/), and participate in other educational, administrative and professional activities.

Successful applicants must possess: a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, extensive knowledge of X-ray diffraction, experience working with various X-ray sources, optics, goniometers and detectors, must also have industrial experience in the development of scientific instrumentation and proof of inventions; filed and/or granted patents are considered strong assets. In addition, the successful candidate must have a strong publication record in the area of crystalline materials with high-impact publications demonstrating independent research potential, shown a capacity to secure external research funding, a history of training highly qualified personnel, and the ability to interact and nurture academic/industrial partnerships.

Application Requirements

• a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; 
• a detailed and current curriculum vitae;
• a five-page detailed research plan for the next five years; 
• statements of research and teaching interests;
• three (3) current letters of reference forwarded directly by the referees to the Vice-President, Research and Innovation at the address or email listed below.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. To ensure full consideration, complete an online application (http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions) found on the job advertisement, and ensure letters of reference are submitted by the deadline date of May 30, 2018. Applications may be considered after the deadline date; however, acceptance of late submissions is at the discretion of the appointments committee.

Questions and Reference Letters to be sent to:
K.W. Michael Siu, PhD, FCIC, FRSC, Vice-President, Research and Innovation,
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4
Tel: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3925, E-mail: vpri@uwindsor.ca

The University of Windsor is a comprehensive research and teaching institution with more than 15,500 students. We are a welcoming community committed to equity and diversity in our teaching, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of the University's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator (recruit@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (http://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University - Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro: Chemistry - Instructor (Agricultural/Food/Environmental Chemistry) (10 month position)

Dalhousie is a leading, research-intensive Canadian university offering a wealth of programs through diverse faculties. With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a Medical School site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university’s energetic academic community.

The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University campus is located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, food, environment, and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies.  This position will be located in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, Nova Scotia. The Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences offers a stimulating academic environment featuring a breadth of expertise, a strong applied research focus, and linkages across the university and beyond.

The Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, Instructor in Agriculture/Food/Environmental Chemistry with teaching (domestic and international articulated programmes), academic programme coordination, and service responsibilities with salary appropriate to qualification and experience.

A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry from a recognized university, plus at least one year of teaching experience in Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Food Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry is required.  Applicants must have knowledge and experience on the role of Chemistry in Agriculture, Agri-food, and/or Environment. Evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level is required.

Demonstrated excellence and strong passion in teaching in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment, with strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in co-operation with a number of university-, government-, and industry- groups are desirable assets. The individual must be highly motivated with sound judgement, professionalism, integrity, collegiality, resourcefulness, innovation, self-motivation, excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills.

The successful applicant will teach distance, diploma, and degree courses for students in Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Integrated Environmental Management, Landscape Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Animal Science and Aquaculture programmes within Dalhousie University and at international universities where articulation agreements are in effect. The successful applicant is expected to build strong connections with the Canadian and regional agriculture, agri-food and environmental industries through teaching and outreach activities. The applicant must have a strong commitment to teaching and service to the university.

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 Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Application Process

In your cover letter, please quote the competition number, department (Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences) and competition name (Instructor, Agricultural, Food, Environmental Chemistry).

Applicants must submit a cover letter stating qualifications and abilities, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and service interests, and the name, address, and phone number of four referees to:

Chair of Selection Committee (Agricultural, Food, Environmental Chemistry)
Jeff Hoyle
Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Dalhousie University
50 Pictou Road
PO Box 550 Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5E3

or email to hoylej@dal.ca.

Applicants must also submit a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Review of applications will begin on, May 28, 2018.

A more detailed description of the Faculty and Department is available at dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html

Congratulations to 2018 New and Renewing Chemistry Canada Research Chairs

Chairholder	University	Chairholder Title
Chen, Zhongwei	University of Waterloo	Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials for Clean Energy
Fontaine, Frédéric-Georges	Université Laval	Canada Research Chair in Green Catalysis and Metal-Free Processes
Hudlicky, Tomas	Brock University	Canada Research Chair in Organic Synthesis and Biocatalysis
Li, Chao-Jun	McGill University	Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry
Liu, Guojun	Queen's University	Canada Research Chair in Materials Science
Magarvey, Nathan A	McMaster University	Canada Research Chair in Chemical Biology and Natural Product Drug Discovery
Moran-Mirabal, Jose M	McMaster University	Canada Research Chair in Micro- and Nanostructured Materials
Patel, Trushar R	University of Lethbridge	Canada Research Chair in RNA & Protein Biophysics
Sargent, Edward H.	University of Toronto	Canada Research Chair in Nanotechnology
Wiebe, Christopher	The University of Winnipeg	Canada Research Chair in Quantum Materials Discovery