University of Lethbridge: Experimental Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure-track position in any area of experimental chemistry. This appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Minimum qualifications include undergraduate and doctoral degrees in Chemistry, as well as appropriate postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be expected to mount an externally funded research program that includes undergraduate and graduate students and will also teach required introductory and senior courses in the Chemistry program. Evidence of teaching experience is an asset, as is an ability to teach X-ray crystallography. The successful candidate will bring complementary experience and expertise that will support the diversification of our curriculum and research interests.

We are seeking a candidate with the capability to engage and inspire students in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and curriculum development.

Our University

The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,900 students.

Our Values

The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The University as a whole embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our commitment to inclusion and diversity, the University strives to create a diverse community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our Team

The successful candidate will join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry team which consists of 12 research-active professors and 9 instructors. In addition to a strong undergraduate program with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, the department has a thriving graduate program with a total of approximately 60 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The Department is proud of the state-of-the-art Science Commons Building, which contains shared and dedicated lab space for the new position. This 38,500 m2 building houses cutting edge research facilities (including 700 MHz, 500 MHz and 300 MHz NMR spectrometers, an EPR spectrometer with X-band and 4K data collection capabilities and a Rigaku-Oxford SuperNova Duo/Pilatus 200K X-ray diffractometer) and laboratory spaces that foster collaborations within and between disciplines. Candidates are encouraged to visit the following websites to find descriptions of the Department, Department-secured state-of-the-art centralized facilities and research institutes (Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies (C-CRAFT) and the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI)).

Our City

Home to more than 105,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to both Waterton Lakes National Park and the United States border.

Application

All applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a 5-page NSERC Discovery Grant style research proposal, a statement of teaching experience, a teaching philosophy, an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement and contact information for three references (references will be contacted directly for short-listed candidates). Consideration of complete files will commence on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the short-list of candidates is finalized. The University of Lethbridge offers competitive benefits; the annual starting salary will be between $79,132 – $94,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Paul G. Hayes, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at chembchm.chair@uleth.ca.

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates, including all employment equity groups of Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human Rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Special Instructions

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential; only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7470