The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick is inviting applications for the Limerick Chair (tenure track appointment) at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will be subjected to final budgetary approval, with a proposed start date of January 1, 2021.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline, along with a demonstrated ability to effectively teach the core curriculum of the Chemical Engineering program. The Limerick Chair will be part of the Dr. J. McKenzie Limerick Pulp and Paper Research Centre. The successful incumbent must demonstrate strong commitment to research related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes, and associated programs including forest biorefinery, green lignocellulosic materials, chemicals and products. The candidate must be eligible to register, or be registered, as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick Engineering.
Interested candidates are asked to submit, by email, a cover letter indicating areas of research experience and interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, a research proposal (maximum five pages), a statement of teaching philosophy, the names and addresses (both postal and email) and telephone numbers of at least three referees to:
Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3 Canada
Email: chemeng@unb.ca
Review of applications will begin August 2020.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.