University of the Fraser Valley: Sessional lecturer

Posting number	2019.240
Position	Sessional Faculty, Chemistry
Group	Faculty
Department	Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Contract type	Faculty; Temporary (sessional)
Contract timeline	Winter 2020 semester
Start date	January 2020
Review date	December 10, 2019
Salary scale	$6,549.45 - $6,723.62 per section

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is nationally recognized for its emphasis on teaching excellence, experiential and applied education, community engagement, and Indigenization. UFV is the school of choice for over 15,000 students. With six campuses and centres, UFV offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, and professional studies, as well as trades and technology education, university preparation, and continuing education.

At UFV, we are dedicated to changing lives and building community. Our educational goals are to prioritize learning everywhere; be flexible and responsive; collaborate across boundaries; develop local and global citizenship; and integrate experiential learning. A British Columbia “Top Employer”, we are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive and dynamic learning and working environment that is fair and respectful of everyone. Our culturally diverse employee and student populations reflect the local, national, international and Indigenous communities we serve. If you see yourself as a lifelong member of a community that values and nurtures innovation and creativity, cultivates leadership and citizenship, and where success builds on success, you belong at UFV.

Posting details

The Chemistry Department invites applications for a sessional instructor to teach one (1) third year physical chemistry course in the Winter 2020 semester, and possibly one or more sections of first year general chemistry. The specific courses include CHEM 324 (Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics), and possibly CHEM 113 (General Chemistry I) or CHEM 114 (General Chemistry II).

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a PhD from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution in chemistry or a closely related field. Applicants should have an outstanding ability to teach and communicate with undergraduate students, and must be able to instruct a diverse student population (with varying backgrounds). Applicants need not have previous teaching experience but must demonstrate their ability to teach the indicated courses to a high degree of excellence. 

How to apply 

Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and, if possible, recent teaching evaluations.

Direct application materials by December 10, 2019, referring to Posting #2019.240 to:

 Human Resources

University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M8
Tel: (604) 854-4554            Fax: (604) 854-1538           Website: www.ufv.ca
Email application to: hrinfo@ufv.ca

  Find out how to prepare your application

Please note:

• We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• In order to be environmentally and fiscally responsible, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Short-listed candidates may undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials, as required.
• Shortlisted applicants for staff positions will be required to provide copies of their most recent evaluation summary.

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

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/2019240.htm