Algoma University: Chemistry and Biochemistry - Assistant Professor, 3 Year Limited Term (Organic)

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Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) is a rapidly growing and innovative institution that embraces research, scholarship, and teaching to pursue its Special Mission. The Special Mission is founded upon cross-cultural learning between Indigenous and other communities within a spirit of healing and reconciliation. Algoma University’s four faculties — Business and Economics, Cross-Cultural Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science — provide students with rich experiential learning opportunities across all of its campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. With a newly approved Strategic Research and Creative Works plan, Algoma will enhance its research capacity through community engaged partnerships and ongoing development of graduate programming.  We welcome those interested in this exciting time of growth!

Job Title: 3 Year Contract Limited Term, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (Laboratory Instruction)
Position Status: Temporary Full Time; OPSEU Local 685
Department: Department of Biology
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Preferred Start Date: August 15, 2024, or as negotiated

Qualifications & Application Process

• Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and research.
  • This position is to teach 15 hours of lab instruction weekly in each of the Fall and Winter semesters.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching or expertise that would allow them to teach laboratory sessions for General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
  • Demonstrated relevant academic background, research portfolio and a record of teaching excellence.
  • Experience with remote/online/hybrid instruction is desirable.

• Application Packages should contain the following:
  • a cover letter
  • a current CV
  • a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
  • a research plan (up to two single-spaced pages)
  • sample publications or portfolio
  • Indigenization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (I-EDI) Statement
  • Contact information of three referees will be requested of longlisted candidates

Note: Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file, with a file name that identifies the applicant.

Candidates shall address their application to: Dr. Laurie Bloomfield, Dean of Science. All applications must be submitted electronically through this link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST July 12, 2024 will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The position is subject to budgetary approval. Any questions may be sent to facultyrelations@algomau.ca 

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.