Thompson Rivers University: Term teaching position

Sessional Faculty
Posting In effect from 12/9/2017
Closing Application Date 26/9/2017
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
Instructional Type Academic/Career(max 24 credits)
Anticipated Start Date 8/1/2018
Position End Date (If Applicable) 28/4/2018

Duties

The Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a four month sessional faculty position in physical/computational chemistry to commence January 8, 2018.  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.  Applicants should have a commitment to quality undergraduate education.  The successful candidate will teach first-year general chemistry and two third-year lecture and laboratory courses in physical chemistry.  The physical chemistry lecture course deals with introductory aspects of computational and quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics.  The computational laboratory course makes use of the software Spartan.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or near completion

Established teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset

Please Note: If you are selected for interview, External Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

https://tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/9778

Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers 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, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about living in Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University please visit our Web Site. Living in Kamloops and working at the TRU

Christopher Caputo Hired at York

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Caputo, who has been hired as an assistant professor at York University. He completed his B.Sc. at the University of Windsor. He then went on to do his Ph.D. with Doug Stephan at the University of Toronto. He held an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University. You can read more about Dr. Caputo's research on his website: http://www.caputolab.ca/

Université de Sherbrooke: professeure régulière ou professeur régulier

L'Université de Sherbrooke sollicite des candidatures afin de pourvoir à un poste à temps complet de professeure régulière ou professeur régulier au Département de chimie de la Faculté des sciences. Date prévue d’entrée en fonction : 1er juin 2018.

Profil recherché

Le programme de recherche proposé par la personne choisie s'inscrira dans une des orientations stratégiques actuelles du Département (Environnement, Matériaux, Pharmaceutique). Une attention particulière sera accordée aux dossiers présentant une complémentarité et une synergie du programme proposé avec les activités de recherche en cours au Département.

A propos du Département

Le Département de chimie de l'Université de Sherbrooke offre un environnement exceptionnel pour la recherche et l'enseignement, accueillant plus de 160 étudiantes et étudiants au total des trois cycles, un corps professoral de renommée internationale comptant 14 professeures et professeurs et une vaste gamme d’infrastructures à la fine pointe de la technologie. Les professeures et professeurs du Département de chimie sont titulaires de chaires, de bourses et de subventions qui témoignent de la qualité de leurs recherches en bio-géochimie, en chimie verte et catalyse, en matériaux fonctionnels et auto-assemblés, en électrochimie, en photonique et modélisation moléculaire, et en synthèse organique, organométallique et inorganique.

Infrastructures

Le Département de chimie a récemment été complètement rénové (2015) afin d'offrir des laboratoires de recherche et d'enseignement modernes. Les chercheuses et chercheurs du Département de chimie bénéficient d'un accès à une infrastructure de pointe et de services à la recherche, que ce soit en chimie analytique, en caractérisation des matériaux ou en optique et photonique ainsi qu'une infrastructure de calculs scientifiques très compétitive (Mammouth, un des superordinateurs les plus puissants au Canada). Les chercheuses et chercheurs sont des membres actifs de nombreux centres d'excellence et regroupements stratégiques, leur donnant ainsi accès à l'ensemble des ressources disponibles au Québec. Pour plus d'information sur notre équipe, nos infrastructures et nos équipements (départementaux et institutionnels), veuillez visiter notre site.

Fonctions

• Enseigner aux trois cycles.
• Recherche indépendante.
• Encadrement d’étudiantes et d’étudiants.
• Participation à la vie universitaire.
• Service à la collectivité.

Exigences

• Doctorat en chimie ou branche connexe.
• Expérience postdoctorale.
• Aptitudes exceptionnelles pour la recherche afin de développer un programme de recherche original, financé par des sources externes et reconnues internationalement.
• Solides compétences pédagogiques et enthousiasme pour l'enseignement aux trois cycles d'études universitaires.
• Capacité et volonté d'interactions avec les professeures et professeurs du Département de chimie et de la Faculté des sciences.
• La candidate ou le candidat choisi devra avoir la capacité d'enseigner en français ou d'atteindre cette capacité rapidement.

RÉCEPTION DES CANDIDATURES

L'examen des candidatures débutera au plus tard le 1er novembre 2017 et se poursuivra jusqu'à ce que le poste soit pourvu.

Nous vous invitons à soumettre votre candidature en ligne au www.USherbrooke.ca/emplois. Veuillez joindre votre curriculum vitae, incluant vos intérêts en enseignement et une liste des besoins en infrastructure accompagnée d'un budget prévisionnel. Joindre également une proposition détaillée du programme de recherche envisagé de 6 pages maximum, incluant les références.

De plus, veuillez faire parvenir aux coordonnées ci-dessous trois lettres soulignant votre potentiel en recherche et en enseignement, en provenance directement des signataires, en indiquant le poste sollicité. Toutes les lettres de recommandation doivent être envoyées séparément à partir de l'adresse courriel professionnelle du référant. Les dossiers incomplets ne seront pas considérés.

Monsieur le Doyen
Faculté des sciences
Offre d'emploi no 02875
Université de Sherbrooke
2500, boulevard de l’Université
Sherbrooke (Québec) J1K 2R1
Courriel : doyensci@USherbrooke.ca

L'Université de Sherbrooke valorise la diversité, l'égalité et l'équité en emploi au sein de sa communauté et invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à soumettre leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les Autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux Canadiennes et Canadiens et aux résidentes permanentes et résidents permanents.

Average NSERC Discovery Grants by University

The size of chemistry NSERC discovery grants varies greatly by university. Five departments are ahead of the pack.

* These numbers are approximate because of the different classifications of teaching staff, cross appointments, etc.

University of Toronto Scarborough: Clean Energy

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Chemistry, with a research focus on Clean Energy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2018.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a related field, postdoctoral experience, and an excellent publication record. We seek exceptional candidates whose research interests lie in the general area of clean energy; for example, proposed programs in electrochemical and/or microbial (bio)fuel cells, solar cells, organic materials, renewable energy, carbon capture and storage would be welcome. Such research interests could be developed within the fields of (and not limited to) Analytical/Environmental/Materials/Organic/Experimental Physical Chemistry.

For further information about the research areas of our faculty, see
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/faculty/chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. They must have an emerging record of scholarly accomplishments and will provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by publications in leading, field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing. The candidate must also have a commitment of excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This can be demonstrated through a coherent statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice, strong endorsements from referees, excellent course evaluations, and/or demonstrated superior performance in other teaching related activities, including performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience in leading successful workshops and seminars. Ideally, we seek a candidate who can articulate the principles of green chemistry in courses they would teach. Teaching requirements could include General Chemistry for first-year students and courses in other area(s) depending on the specific interests and qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at UTSC is a multidisciplinary unit comprised of four primary groups: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Physics and Astronomy. For more information about our department and faculty, please visit our home page: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/ The successful candidate will also become a member of the University of Toronto tri-campus Graduate Department of Chemistry (https://www.chem.utoronto.ca/grad/), and will be actively involved in graduate supervision. The University of Toronto Scarborough is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The research laboratory and office of the successful candidate will be located in the recently opened Environmental Science and Chemistry building on UTSC’s North campus. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified applicants should apply online by clicking on the link below. A complete application must include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, preferably written in five-page NSERC Discovery Grant format, and a teaching dossier. If you have questions about this position, please contact Ms. Rose Jones at rjones@utsc.utoronto.ca.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants should list a minimum of three referees and arrange for these persons to submit their letter of recommendation (on letterhead, signed and scanned) directly to dpeschair@utsc.utoronto.ca.

The closing date for applications is November 30, 2017.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Click here to apply: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=329601

University of Alberta: Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Analytical Chemistry. The starting date is July 1, 2018. The rank for this position is directed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Preferential consideration will be given to an outstanding individual whose research interest complement current faculty expertise in the Department. The Department has vibrant research programs encompassing most areas of modern chemistry including analytical chemistry, chemical biology, materials and nanoscience, catalysis, synthesis and medicinal chemistry, and computational chemistry (www.ualberta.ca/chemistry). An outstanding research environment is offered with access to excellent support facilities.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. Criteria for research excellence will include a strong record of publications and presentations in high impact venues, a successful research funding history (in the case of applicants who already hold a tenure-track position), a summary of planned research projects, and appropriately supportive and detailed letters of reference. Evidence of high-calibre teaching and supervisory potential will be documented via teaching dossier, letters of reference, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an innovative and robust externally-funded research program, regularly engage in relevant domestic and international research networks, teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the Department, the Faculty, and the University, as well as to professional and external communities.

Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, a proposal that details innovative and original research (attach under "Research Plan"), a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent on their behalf.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application (within your cover letter). If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).

Consideration of applications will commence on October 21, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A104930146D1/

Sarah Rauscher Hired by the University of Toronto - Mississauga

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Rauscher who is a new faculty member in the Chemical and Physical Sciences Department of the University of Toronto - Mississauga. Dr. Rauscher completed her B.Sc. (Hons) in physics with a specialization in astrophysics and a minor in chemistry at McMaster University. She then completed a Ph.D. in biochemistry with Professor Régis Pomès at the University of Toronto. She held an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry with Helmut Grubmuller Dr. Rauscher's research focusses on computer simulations of intrinsically disordered proteins.

http://utm.utoronto.ca/cps/faculty-staff/rauscher-sarah
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Congratulations Sarah!