St. Mary's University: Assistant Professor (8-month term)

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for an eight month contractually limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence September 1, 2019. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and have a record of research contribution. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and laboratory instruction. The successful candidate is anticipated to instruct in a combination of the following lectures and/or laboratories: Physical Chemistry I and II, General Chemistry I and II, and may include other lectures and labs depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The successful candidate has the opportunity to play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.

The Department of Chemistry offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in Chemistry (Major and Honours). Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the in Applied Science Program at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels.

Saint Mary's University is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University is committed to serving the local, regional, national, and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Saint Mary’s has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with over 250 full-time faculty involved in innovative teaching, research, and service. Interdisciplinary studies are a prominent feature and strength of the University. Saint Mary’s is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located with respect to recreational areas and other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Department of Chemistry, please see our website at www.smu.ca.

Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants must clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Applicants will only provide a single PDF file containing: a) a cover letter, b) a curriculum vitae, c) a teaching dossier including a statement on teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching effectiveness, and d) contact information for three individuals able to act as references. Please send complete applications by e-mail to:

Dr. Jason Masuda
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Chemistry
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Email: chem@smu.ca

The Selection Committee will begin considering applications on June 14, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

St. Mary's University: (2) 8-month Assistant Professor term appointments

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for two eight month contractually limited term appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence September 1, 2019. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry and will normally have postdoctoral or other work experience. Applicants with a background in the areas of Inorganic, Organic, and/or Materials Chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. The incumbent persons will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and have a record of research contribution. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and laboratory instruction. The successful candidates are anticipated to instruct in a combination of the following lectures and/or laboratories (depending on background experience): General Chemistry I and II, Inorganic Chemistry I and II, Organometallics, Biochemistry, Polymers, and Organic Chemistry. The successful candidates have the opportunity to play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.

The Department of Chemistry offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in Chemistry (Major and Honours). Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Science Program. Faculty members in the Department have access to advanced instrumentation, including a 300 MHz NMR, LC-PDA/ESI-MS, GC-FID/MS, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, GFAAS, SEM/EDX, DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, various spectrophotometers, and potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), all with excellent technical support.

Saint Mary's University is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University is committed to serving the local, regional, national, and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Saint Mary’s has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with over 250 full-time faculty involved in innovative teaching, research, and service. Interdisciplinary studies are a prominent feature and strength of the University. Saint Mary’s is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located with respect to recreational areas and other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States. For information about the University and the Department of Chemistry, please see our website at www.smu.ca.

Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Applicants will only provide a single PDF file containing: a) a cover letter, b) a curriculum vitae, c) a teaching dossier including a statement on teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching effectiveness, and d) contact information for three individuals able to act as references. Please send complete applications by e-mail to:

Dr. Jason Masuda
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Chemistry
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3
Email:  chem@smu.ca

The Selection Committee will begin considering applications on March 18, 2019 and will continue until the positions are filled. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Clarissa Sit Hired by St. Mary's

Congratulations to Dr. Clarissa Sit, who has been hired as an assistant professor at St. Mary's University in Halifax, NS. Dr. Sit completed her B.Sc. and Ph.D. at the University of Alberta, where she worked for John Vederas. She then was a NSERC Banting postdoctoral fellow with Jon Clardy at Harvard Medical School. Her research interests include chemical ecology and natural product discovery.

http://www.smu.ca/academic/science/chemist/

St. Mary's University: Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry

Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Bio-Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position will commence preferably on July 1st, 2016 but may commence at a later date.  The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in the field of Bio-Organic Chemistry or a closely related field and will normally have postdoctoral or industrial experience.  Applicants with a background in the areas of bio-organic, physical organic, biochemistry, Green Chemistry, organic materials, or catalysis are particularly encouraged to apply.  Outstanding candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research are sought for this position.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and lab instruction as well as curriculum development primarily in the area of introductory biochemistry, but also in introductory general chemistry, organic chemistry, and spectroscopy.  Duties may also include graduate-level supervision.  The successful candidate will develop and maintain an innovative, externally-funded research program in his/her field, an excellent teaching record at the undergraduate level, and play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry (Major and Honours).  Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the M.Sc. in Applied Science and Ph.D. in Applied Science Programs.  As well, the Department is home to the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry and has a number of faculty members active in Green Chemistry research.  Faculty members in the Department have access to advanced instrumentation, including a new 300 MHz NMR, LC-PDA/ESI-MS, GC-FID/MS, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, GFAAS, SEM/EDX, Potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, and various spectrophotometers, all with excellent technical support.  All laboratories and research spaces in the Department have been rebuilt as part of a major renovation of the Science Building.

Saint Mary's University is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The university is committed to serving the local, regional, national, and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students.  The University has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with over 250 full-time faculty involved in innovative teaching, research, and service.  Interdisciplinary studies are a prominent feature and strength of the University.  Saint Mary’s is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people.  Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities.  It is conveniently located with respect to recreational areas and other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States.  For information about the University and the Department of Chemistry, please see our website at www.smu.ca.

Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Review of applications will begin after March 1st, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.  The application package should be submitted as a single pdf and include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a teaching dossier (i.e. teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy, etc.), a detailed research proposal in NSERC format, and the names and contact information of at least three referees.

The application should be sent directly to:

Dr. Robert Singer

Chair, Department of Chemistry

Saint Mary’s University

Halifax, NS, B3H 3C3, CANADA

Robert.Singer@smu.ca