We are searching for an energetic, collaborative, and organized person to be the CIC’s new Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will work with the national office team at the CIC to develop meaningful experiences for participants at our annual conferences and year-round events. We are looking for someone with a chemical sciences background for this full-time, permanent position, so if you’re a recent graduate, you might be the perfect fit. We’ll begin reviewing applications on Jun. 3, 2021. If you’re interested, please apply with your cover letter and resume to apply@cheminst.ca.
Friday, May 28, 2021
University of Manitoba: Materials Synthesis Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for one or more full-time tenured or tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commencing January 1, 2022, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Exceptional candidates at any level will also be considered. Outstanding candidates in any area of Chemistry will be considered, with particular emphasis on candidates who will complement or extend the department’s strengths in Materials Synthesis Chemistry. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and preferably post-doctoral experience or other distinguishing attributes in chemistry, materials science, or a related field. Duties will include undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching and supervision, research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program, and service-related activities. The successful candidate will have a track record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer assessed publications; will either have, or demonstrate the potential to establish, an independent, innovative, scholarly, externally fundable research program; will have demonstrated strength in or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, other visible minorities, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The Department currently has 19 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 8 Instructors, and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Department has well-established and equipped research infrastructure which includes advanced X-ray diffraction, high-resolution mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy equipment housed in the Manitoba Chemical Analysis Laboratory (MCAL). The Department is supported by strong research links with other University of Manitoba departments including the Department of Physics, the Price Faculty of Engineering, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Manitoba Institute of Materials (MIM) which supports the university’s advanced microscopy and surface characterization equipment. Further information about the Department can be obtained from www.sci.umanitoba.ca/chemistry. Winnipeg is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. The region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about Winnipeg@winnipeg.ca.
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests, a three page research plan and contact information for three references should be sent to materials.chemistry@umanitoba.ca (PDF files preferred). Please ensure to specify position number 30380 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at chemistry.head@umanitoba.ca. The closing date for receipt of applications is August 30.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
Saturday, May 22, 2021
University of British Columbia: Sessional Lecturer
2021-22 Winter Sessional Lecturer Positions
The Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia invites applications for sessional lecturers for the 2021-22 Winter Session (Terms 1 and 2, September – December 2021 and January – April, 2022). The salary range for these positions depends on qualifications and experience. Individuals with a M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in chemistry and successful teaching experience are preferred. Familiarity with computer interfaces and online teaching systems (UBC Canvas) is an asset. The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
For further information regarding Sessional Lecturer positions at UBC please refer to: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/recruitment/titles-ranks-descriptions/job-descriptions/#4.
We are seeking applications to teach courses from the roster of courses shown below.
NOTE: Not all courses listed may need to be filled by sessional faculty.
TERM 1 (September – December 2021):
CHEM 111 – Structure, Bonding and Equilibrium in Chemistry: Fundamentals of bonding theories, structural chemistry and equilibrium with applications relevant to modern society.
CHEM 121 (2 sections) – Structure and Bonding in Chemistry: Fundamentals of bonding theories and structural chemistry, with applications relevant to modern society.
CHEM 203 laboratory – Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Experimental synthetic chemistry. The instructor will be responsible for the delivery and assessment of CHEM 203 laboratory, a secondary activity within CHEM 203 that introduces and develops introductory synthetic techniques within an organic chemistry laboratory.
CHEM 233 (2 sections) – Organic Chemistry for the Biological Sciences: Reactions and properties of carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids.
CHEM 260 – Organic Chemistry for Engineers: A description of the properties and reactions of organic compounds.
TERM 2 (January – April 2022):
CHEM 123 (two 0.5 sections, organic portion) – Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals of chemical reactivity: thermodynamics; kinetics; organic chemistry, including stereochemistry; applications relevant to modern society.
TERMS 1 & 2 (September 2021 – April 2022)
CHEM 235 (laboratory course) – Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Experimental synthetic chemistry. The instructor will be responsible for the delivery and assessment of CHEM 235, a course that introduces and develops introductory synthetic techniques within an organic chemistry laboratory.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Evidence of teaching effectiveness would be an asset. Applicants should also arrange to have two reference letters sent directly to: chemsearch@chem.ubc.ca
Please use the subject line: “ATTN: Chair, Sessional Lecturer Search Committee”
The deadline for receipt of applications and reference letters is noon, Monday June 7th,2021. Positions remain open until filled.
Monday, May 3, 2021
University of Alberta: Environmental Analytical Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. Exceptionally qualified applicants at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. The position has a starting date of January 1, 2022 (or earlier if possible). Consideration will be given to individuals whose research areas are of consensual interest to the faculty and complement current expertise in the Department. The Department has vibrant research programs encompassing most areas of modern chemistry including materials and nanoscience, catalysis, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, spectroscopy, synthesis and medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and computational chemistry. An outstanding research environment with access to excellent support facilities is offered (www.chem.ualberta.ca).
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D.; successful candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop an innovative and robust externally-funded research program; engagement in relevant domestic and international research networks; and potential for high-calibre teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Research potential will be evidenced by a record of publications and presentations in high impact venues, a successful research funding history (in the case of applicants who already hold a tenure-track position), a summary of planned research projects, and appropriately supportive and detailed letters of reference. Supervisory and teaching potential will be documented via previous teaching experiences, letters of reference, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Successful candidates must also demonstrate how they will work to expand the equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) of the Department through a statement describing their plans to incorporate EDI into their teaching, research, mentorship, and service to the scientific community.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae, a proposal that details their innovative and original research plans, a statement of their teaching philosophy, their EDI statement, and arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent on their behalf. Please submit your teaching philosophy along with EDI statement as 1 document/attachment under the teaching philosophy attachment option. Your referees should send a confidential recommendation on your behalf directly to the Chair chair@chem.ualberta.ca
To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203 (3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.
Review of applications will begin June 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of January 1, 2022.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
How to Apply
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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