University of Winnipeg: one-year term instructor in the area of biochemistry or organic chemistry

 The Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg invites applications for a one-year term appointment at the rank of Instructor in the area of biochemistry or organic chemistry. Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence August 1, 2024. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree with expertise in either biochemistry or organic chemistry at the time of appointment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality classroom and laboratory teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and coordinating a combination of second to fourth-year organic and/or biochemistry laboratories, with an opportunity to teach first-year chemistry lectures.  In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in Departmental and University service.

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application, including (all documents in PDF):

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations, if available (one to two pages)
• a personal statement on contributions and reflections on equity, diversity and inclusion in terms of teaching, research, service (maximum one page)
• the names and contact information for three referees willing to write letters of support for the candidate

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system (https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg).

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on February 26, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by February 23, 2024.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Joshua Hollett, Chair, Department of Chemistry, j.hollett@uwinnipeg.ca.

The Department of Chemistry offers 3- and 4-year undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, and is home to nine research faculty, four instructors, and four support staff. Core in-house research infrastructure includes: NMR spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, and high-performance computing. Additional information on the Department of Chemistry is available at http://chemistry.uwinnipeg.ca/home/.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Additional information on The University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.