Dalhousie University (Bible Hill) - Instructor

Position Title: Instructor (Chemistry)

Posting Number: F434P
Type of position: Probationary/Continuing
Department/Unit: Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture
Location: Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Faculty of Agriculture (http://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture.html) is on the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Faculty offers technical, undergraduate, and graduate (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) programs in agriculture, aquaculture, environment, and related life and social science disciplines, and is home to approximately 1,000 students and 50+ professors, including current and past Canada Research Chairs. Dalhousie University is the leading graduate and research university in Atlantic Canada, with more than 18,500 students, including 3,500 in graduate programs, from 115 countries.

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 (https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/plant-food- env.html).

About the opportunity
The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in the areas of general chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, instrumental analysis, and closely related disciplines for students in the Faculty of Agriculture. The exact teaching assignments may change with the requirements and needs of programs. 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 individual must be highly motivated with sound judgement, professionalism, integrity, collegiality, resourcefulness, innovation, self-motivation, excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills. The service responsibilities include the maintenance and operation of some of the analytical instruments within the department.

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.

This position will be located in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.

Qualifications Required
The successful applicant must have:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry, or a closely related discipline such as Agricultural, Food or Environmental Chemistry from a recognized university.
• At least one year of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Chemistry or a closely related discipline is required.
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Chemistry.
• Applicants must have knowledge and experience in the role of Chemistry in Agriculture, Agri-food, and/or Environment.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience with a wide range of analytical instruments, such as (but not limited to) atomic absorption spectroscopy, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, microplate reader, and basic extraction systems is required.

Desirable assets include:

• A Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline is an asset.
• Demonstrated excellence and strong passion for teaching in a multi-cultural, multi- national environment, strong leadership skills, and interpersonal skills are desirable assets.
• Demonstrated skills in collegiality, resourcefulness, innovation, and excellent communication.

Application Process:

A complete application package for this position should include:

• A cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience related to this position (2 pages maximum).
• A detailed CV.
• A prospective teaching plan which includes your approach to how equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) (3-page maximum).
• A statement on teaching interests, experience, and philosophy, which includes your approach to equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI).
• Names, addresses and emails of three references (applicants selected for further consideration will be notified before referees are contacted).

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.

For further information regarding this position, or to request an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Chair of the selection committee, Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Faculty of Agriculture: vrupasinghe@dal.ca.

Closing date 02/17/2023
Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/12172