Ryerson University: 1-year limited term

Located in downtown Toronto, Ryerson University is a distinctly urban, culturally diverse teaching and research institution offering more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, distinguished by a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research and creative activities, to over 45,000 students. Ryerson is known for its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion of its campus.
The Opportunity:
The Department of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University (www.ryerson.ca) is pleased to invite applications for a one-year Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Chemistry/Biochemistry. The appointment shall be effective August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020, subject to final budgetary approval.

The position will have teaching and course management obligations for a range of courses including first year chemistry, introductory organic chemistry, and, introductory and advanced biochemistry.

The Department of Chemistry and Biology consists of 36 tenure-stream faculty members. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) programs. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research and on the quality of its teaching. We are interested in candidates that will contribute to our existing teaching strengths by bringing innovative and diverse perspectives and experiences to their work.

Limited Term Faculty appointments at Ryerson University may not exceed a combined total of four years.  Applicants with prior Ryerson LTF appointments need to consider this limitation, as it may render them ineligible to apply. 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will contribute to our undergraduate programs through teaching and service duties only. The candidate will engage in maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities.

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in an area of Chemistry or Biochemistry and have post-secondary teaching experience.

Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching must be provided through a statement of teaching philosophy and, if available, descriptions of teaching accomplishments, including experience with course/curriculum review/development, excellent pedagogical practice, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations. Please demonstrate evidence of strong communication skills.

Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as it pertains to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population. Evidence of commitment to EDI must be provided through a diversity statement that outlines how candidates have demonstrated their commitment through teaching and service.

Candidates must demonstrate an ability to contribute to the life of the Department of Chemistry and Biology and the University through collegial service.

Equity at Ryerson
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic planoutlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.ryerson.ca, check out @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI on Twitter, and visit ourLinkedIn company page.

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal at (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by June 25, 2019.

The application must contain a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, statement demonstrating your commitment to diversity, teaching dossier, results of teaching evaluations and names of three individuals who may be contacted for reference letters.

In order for the University to comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, candidates must indicate in their application if they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident by including one of the following statements in reference to their status: “I am a permanent resident or citizen of Canada” OR “I am not a permanent resident or citizen of Canada”. Candidates are not required to specify their country of origin or citizenship in their application.

Applications and any confidential inquiries can be directed to the DHC Chair, Dr. Lesley Campbell, at Lesley.g.campbell@ryerson.ca.

Any inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal can be sent to Ms. Michelle Gomes , HR Advisor, atmichelle.gomes@ryerson.ca. Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Ms. Tracey King, M.Ed., Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Initiative, at t26king@ryerson.ca.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) and relevant information can be found as follows:

RFA Website: www.rfanet.ca.
RFA Collective Agreement: https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/faculty-affairs/rfa-collective-agreement/RFA_CA_2015_to_2018.pdf 

RFA Benefits: https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.To find out more about our Access Ryerson initiative, and plans, policies and resources, please visit our Accessibility website - https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/. We want to ensure that all participants are able to engage fully in interviews and other activities that are part of the process. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact Ms. Milagros Sakuma, Sr. HR Consultant at milagros.sakuma@ryerson.ca. All requests for accommodation will be treated confidentially.

Ryerson University is fully committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are contacted. All requests for accommodation will be treated with confidentiality.

Ryerson University: 12 month limited term faculty position

The Department of Chemistry and Biology at Ryerson University invites applications for a 12 month Limited Term Faculty (LTF) position in Chemistry. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level and will commence August 1, 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Individuals with a cumulative total of more than three years of previous service at Ryerson University as an LTF are not eligible for consideration in this competition. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. 

The successful candidate for the Chemistry LTF is expected to have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry and post-secondary teaching experience. The position will only have teaching and service obligations, with teaching consisting of a range of instruction of first year general chemistry courses.

Completed applications will consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy and experience, and the names and contact information of three referees. Please send electronic applications by email to cabchair@ryerson.ca to the attention of Dr. Russell Viirre, Chair, Department Hiring Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biology. A single .pdf attachment is preferred. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Please also state in your cover letter that you are applying for position in Chemistry.

Ryerson University will not be responsible for material that is not received. 

The deadline for applications is June 24, 2016. 

The Department of Chemistry and Biology offers B.Sc. programs in Biology, Chemistry, and Biomedical Sciences and is the home department for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Molecular Science. http://www.ryerson.ca/cab/. 

Located in the heart of Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in the country, Ryerson University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The university is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practically oriented learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Ryerson is also a leader in adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing education school in Canada. 

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/rfa_agreement/index.html. The RFA's website can be found at: http://www.rfanet.ca. A summary of RFA benefits can be found here: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html. 

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Ryerson University: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Chemistry or closely associated field, with post-doctoral experience preferred. The successful candidate will be an organic chemist, who uses synthetic, analytical or physical chemical methods to explore research problems at the interface of chemistry and biology. Candidates shall hold a strong research profile (e.g., evidence of an emerging scholarly record, ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program), evidence of high-quality teaching, student training and curriculum development, and a capacity for collegial service. This position commences September 1, 2016, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Chemistry and Biology is in a phase of dynamic growth, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to BSc degrees in Chemistry, Biomedical Science and Biology, the department offers an MSc and PhD program in Molecular Science as well as MASc and PhD program in Environmental Applied Science and Management. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to supervise graduate students in these programs.

The Department of Chemistry and Biology welcomes applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship. Candidates who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense are encouraged to apply. Aboriginal candidates interested in working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Ms. Tracey King, M.Ed., Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Initiative, at t26king@ryerson.ca.

Interested candidates should prepare their application packages, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, research proposal, and up to three recent publications. Research proposals are limited to 5 pages including figures, and should conform to the guidelines including prescribed section headings for the "free-form" portion of the NSERC Discovery Grants Program application - see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/DG-SD_eng.aspunder "Proposal" for details. Candidates should not submit any other part of the NSERC application aside from the free-form research proposal; selected candidates may be requested to submit a budget at a later date. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Stephen Wylie, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biology by e-mail (pdf attachments preferred) to cabchair@ryerson.ca. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted directly to the Department Chair at the email address above or by post (Department of Chemistry and Biology, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3). For e-mail submissions, signed, scanned pdf letters sent from the referee's official university or business email address are acceptable. Deadline for submission is Friday June 17, 2016. Although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, only those received by the deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Ryerson University is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. The University's academic plan, Our Time to Lead, can be found at the following: http://www.ryerson.ca/provost/

Located in the heart of one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse urban centres, Ryerson's high quality programs and scholarly, research and creative activities extend beyond the walls of the University.

Ryerson is deeply connected to the city and the world beyond, attracting talent, opportunities and global connections to the Greater Toronto Area. Programs and curriculum are not static; they are relevant to changing careers, professions and scholarly disciplines. Students, faculty and staff challenge the status quo with new solutions and new ways of thinking. Longstanding partnerships with community, industry, government, and professional practice drive research and innovation that responds to real-world problems.

Ryerson recognizes that creativity and innovation should not be contained. Its diverse learning community collaborates across disciplines and with external partners, taking smart, calculated risks to turn promising ideas into tangible solutions, products, processes or services that make a positive and meaningful impact upon society. Students are trusted to learn. In their programs and through experiential learning opportunities students solve complex problems, think critically and communicate clearly, gaining the confidence and knowledge to build careers, enter diverse professions or to launch their own ventures and create jobs.

The evolution of Ryerson has positioned the University to be ready and able to take on a role in keeping with its success as a connector, builder and innovator. This is Ryerson's time to lead. For more about Ryerson University's past, present and future, visit: www.ryerson.ca

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at:http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/teaching/documents/RFA_CA/RFA_Collective_Agreement-July_1_2011_to_June_30_2015.pdf. The RFA's website can be found at: www.rfanet.ca. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at:http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.