Thompson Rivers University: Physical Sciences - Assistant Teaching Professor (Chemistry)

The Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a 1-year Limited Term faculty position in Chemistry to commence Aug 1, 2020. TRU offers B.Sc. degrees with Canadian Society for Chemistry accredited Majors in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. TRU also offers an interdisciplinary Major in Chemical Biology. Successful candidates may teach a selection of first-year general chemistry courses and laboratories and/or second year organic chemistry laboratories. Successful candidates may also be responsible for Laboratory Coordination, Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Assistant supervision for first-year general Chemistry laboratories, as well as first-year Chemistry summer courses. Applicants should have a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate chemistry including familiarity with online teaching of lectures and blended delivery of labs.

https://tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/share/17686

Queen’s University: Department of Art History and Art Conservation ADJUNCT TEACHING POSITION in ART CONSERVATION SCIENCE

ADJUNCT TEACHING POSITION in ART CONSERVATION  SCIENCE AVAILABLE – Fall 2020

 

ARTC 802-Properties of Materials

 

ARTC 808-Instrumental Methods of Analysis

 

ARTC 898-Research Project

 

Department of Art History and Art Conservation Queen’s University, Kingston, ON CAN K7L 3N6

 

The Department of Art History & Art Conservation at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching a course in the following: Properties of Materials (ARTC 802*), Instrumental Methods of Analysis (ARTC 808*), Research Project (ARTC 898). These courses will be delivered remotely with an expected enrolment of 11 students.  Candidates should have a M.Sc. or Ph.D, and teaching experience in science or conservation science. This is a fall term appointment for the period 1 September 2020 to 31 December 2020, with classes in session from 14 September 2020 to 4 December 2020. Due to COVID-19 these courses will be offered remotely for the Fall Term.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Diane Platt, Administrative Assistant, at plattd@queensu.ca.

 

The academic staff at Queen's University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen's University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/queens-qufa-collective- agreement.

 

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, contact details for two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, etc.  Please arrange to have applications and supporting letters sent directly to:

 

Dr. Norman Vorano, Head of the Department of Art History & Art Conservation, Queen’s University

Kingston Ontario Canada K7L 3N6

 

Applications will be received until July 1 2020, or until the position is filled.  Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval.  Additional information about the Department of Art History and Art Conservation can be found at http://www.queensu.ca/art.

 

Course Description

 

ARTC-802* Properties of Materials This course discusses organic and inorganic materials important in conservation. Topics covered will include the chemical structure, properties, degradation processes, and conservation treatments of the different materials. Scientific principles that are encountered in conservation treatment will also be studied. Half course. A. Murray.

 

ARTC-808* Instrumental Methods of Analysis This course is designed to give an understanding of selected instrumental methods of analysis used in art conservation. Aspects covered include the fundamental principles underlying the techniques, the instrumentation, and the practical applications and limitations. The principles of colour and light will also be covered.  Half course; fall.

 

ARTC-898 Research Project Research will be carried out in consultation with and under the guidance of the instructor. Each student will conduct a research project and produce a written report. Students will need to obtain the instructor's permission to pursue research in an area relevant to the field of art conservation. The course will include oral presentations and formal reports. The fall term of this full year course will be taught remotely and focuses on the development of the project and research design.

 

Posted: 10 June 2020

University of Victoria: Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in Quantum Computing for Modeling of Molecules and Materials

Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies CAMTEC - Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science and the Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC) at the University of Victoria invite applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in “Quantum Computing for Modeling of Molecules and Materials”. The successful applicant will be nominated by the university for a CRC Tier 2 and upon approval by the CRC Secretariat, will then be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment at the appropriate rank. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferably, the position will involve a formal cross-appointment in the Departments of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy. 

Quantum computing is an exciting and fast-growing research area that is generating new approaches for the calculation and prediction of molecular and material properties. The province of British Columbia (BC) houses some of the most innovative quantum computing companies in the world and it has recently allocated funds for a new Quantum Algorithms Institute aimed at securing a steady flow of highly-trained personnel to support our Provincial industrial leadership in this area. The University of Victoria, through the Faculty of Science, CAMTEC and the Matrix Institute for Applied Data Science, provides an ideal environment to support the Provincial initiative by enabling a high-level research program in the application of quantum computational tools to solve relevant problems in chemistry, physics, materials science and nanotechnology.

Tier 2 CRC Chairs are one of Canada’s premier early-career recognition and recruitment programs, and are intended for exceptional emerging scholars. Candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years after earning their highest degree at the time of nomination (expected nomination by April 2021). However, applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the Strategic Research Initiatives Office at the University of Victoria for more information (sridirector@uvic.ca). Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be an emerging world-class scholar who has demonstrated research productivity and potential to achieve international recognition within the next 5-10 years.  The appointee will be expected to establish an independent, creative, innovative, high-impact and externally-funded research program. The proposed research program should have the potential for national and international collaborations, including industrial partnerships, and should be complementary to the quantum computing activities at the University of Victoria and in BC. It is anticipated that the appointee will develop as an outstanding teacher and mentor of diverse undergraduate and graduate students, and has the potential to manage a healthy research environment that integrates diverse employees. A PhD degree in an area related to quantum computing or computational materials science is required.

Applicants should provide: a) a cover letter that states the primary and the secondary department for the potential cross-appointment; b) a curriculum vitae;  c) a concise research proposal (5 pages maximum - NSERC Discovery Grant format preferred);  d) a teaching statement, including  teaching interests and experience  (maximum 2 pages); e) an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement (maximum 1 page)  indicating previous experience with a diverse group of co-workers and collaborators, and a brief plan about future implementation of an inclusive environment in the research group; f) a brief (maximum 1 page) statement about the quantum computing ecosystem in BC and in Canada, indicating the potential for collaborations; g) names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for four or more individuals able to act as references; and h) up to 4 publications that illustrate their most important past research contributions.

Additional information

Victoria is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world and boasts a vibrant environment for advanced research, which includes close interactions between members of the Faculty of Science, CAMTEC, the MATRIX Institute and other provincial and national research centres. 

UVic offers a diverse research environment and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement (www.uvic.ca/vpacademic). Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

Contact information

Application documents should be submitted electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ addressed to:

Dr. Alexandre G. Brolo
Director of the Centre for Advanced Materials & Related Technology
University of Victoria, PO Box 1700, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 2Y2

You are asked to upload your application information to this service for our mutual convenience and the convenience of your referees.  Your data will be stored on servers located outside Canada and is not under the control of the University of Victoria. You may wish to review the privacy statement on https://academicjobsonline.org. If you do not wish to use this service, please email Sandra Carlson at dsecchem@uvic.ca for application instructions.

Application deadline

Applications will start to be considered after October 1st, 2020 to identify a suitable candidate who will be nominated for a CRC by April 2021.

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Applicants who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. The University of Victoria acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and encourages applicants to explain these in their application.

We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Eric Keske hired at Trent University [@TrentU, @EricKeske]

Eric completed his B.Sc. at the University of Western Ontario, and then moved to Queen's University for his Ph.D. working with Professor Cathleen Crudden. His research was focused on the design and development of novel homogeneous catalysts for use in organic synthesis. During his Ph.D., Eric was awarded with multiple teaching awards and participated in a research exchange at the University of Waterloo working with Professor Eric Fillion in organic synthesis. Additionally, Eric was awarded the Dobbin Scholarship from the Ireland Canada University Federation (ICUF) which sent him to Dublin Ireland to work with Professor Martin Albrecht at University College Dublin.
In 2015, Eric was selected as one of the 45 international Reaxys Ph.D. Prize finalists, and was awarded an NSERC postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, UK, working with Professor Guy Lloyd-Jones in mechanistic organic chemistry. On his return to Canada, Eric’s second postdoctoral fellowship was at the University of Toronto working with Professor Robert Morris designing bifunctional ligands for applications in catalytic hydrogenation. Eric will begin his appointment at Trent University in July and begin a research program dedicated to homogeneous catalysis and the development of synthetic methods for conjugated organic materials.

Google Scholar: https://bit.ly/2IxIMXT 
Twitter: @EricKeske 

Lakehead University - Orillia and Georgian College – Barrie campuses: Teaching term appointment

The Department of Chemistry at Lakehead University invites applications for a nine-month Limited Term Appointment. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to teach for the Applied Life Sciences programs at both the Lakehead University - Orillia and Georgian College – Barrie campuses in the areas of Freshman (University) Chemistry, Organic Chemistry (2nd year), and Biochemistry (3rd/4th year). The position will commence on August 15, 2020 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level with an excellent teaching record. Preferred candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline from a university recognized by Canadian Universities. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead also offers innovative, four-year combined degree-diploma programs with Georgian College in Barrie. Our programs offer students the opportunity to earn a university degree and college diploma in four years of full-time study. Our innovative degree-diploma programs integrate theoretical learning with a blend of applied skills students need to be job-ready. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadgeorgian.ca.

For further information on this position, contact Dr. Thamara Laredo (tlaredo1@lakeheadu.ca), Chair of the Appointments Committee.

Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., a statement of teaching philosophy including a commitment to undergraduate teaching, experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery, course outlines, and unaltered teaching evaluations), and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: to applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Western University: Integrated Science and Chemistry – Assistant Professor or Lecturer (One-Year Limited Term)

The Integrated Science program and the Department of Chemistry at Western University invite applications for a one-year, limited-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff, and students to commit to the highest global standards. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence, and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

The Integrated Science program (WISc), launched in 2016, is designed for undergraduate students who have a passion for science and the interdisciplinary nature of scientific discovery. WISc combines the focussed coursework of a traditional honours degree with a set of Integrated Science courses that also emphasize professional skills and community engagement. As a high-impact program with a vision to transform science education, WISc is a testbed for innovative teaching and learning strategies and pedagogical approaches. More details on WISc can be found at:

https://www.uwo.ca/sci/undergraduate/future_students/academic_programs/integrated_science%20WISc/ index.html .

The Department of Chemistry (www.uwo.ca/chem ) is a vibrant and collegial workplace with over 30 research and teaching faculty and 20 support staff. Training 2200 students per year in first-year chemistry, between 50–90 of whom join a chemistry program, the department is committed to outstanding teaching and learning. Through the addition of new undergraduate facilities and the modernization of many courses in the past decade, the student-centered activities in the department have seen significant growth and transformation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented educator who will continue the trajectory of excellence and transformation in undergraduate science and chemistry education at Western. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Chemistry and will have their responsibilities equally divided between Integrated Science and Chemistry. Responsibilities in both Integrated Science and Chemistry include developing, improving, and teaching undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to embrace service opportunities such as outreach, counselling, and recruitment. Please note that this position is a teaching-focussed position and not a research-focussed position.

In addition to having a proven interest and ability in undergraduate education, the successful candidate will have an MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field (a PhD is preferred and required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor). Equally important is the ability of the candidate to be able to foster equality, diversity, and inclusion in a dynamic, student-centered environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the following assets or experience:
● Interdisciplinarity across the sciences, particularly in biology, math, and physics
● Innovative undergraduate course, curriculum, or laboratory design
● Experience in providing high-impact learning experiences
● Use of methods and approaches that enhance student engagement and learning
● Interest in technology-enhanced and online-learning initiatives

The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should email a single PDF file containing a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of teaching philosophy, the contact details of at least three referees who can email letters of support by May 29, 2020, and a completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form (www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf ) to:
Dr. Felix Lee
Chair of the Search Committee Department of Chemistry
Western University London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5B7
Email: flee32@uwo.ca

Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Position is subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Anna Vandendries-Barr at (519) 661-2111 ext. 86344 or avandend@uwo.ca . Posted on Faculty Relations website April 27, 2020. (#298)

https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/Science_Chemistry_1-Yr-LT_2020.pdf

Christine Le Hired by York University [@christine_m_le]

Christine Le will be joining the Department of Chemistry at York University in July 2020. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico. Prior to this, Christine was a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Prof. F. Dean Toste at UC Berkeley and gained expertise in the area of chiral anion catalysis. Christine obtained her PhD degree at the University of Toronto in the group of Prof. Mark Lautens, working in the area of palladium-catalyzed carbohalogenation reactions. Research in the Le Group spans the areas of organic, inorganic, and medicinal chemistry with an overarching emphasis on mechanism-driven reaction and catalyst design.