Department of Biological Sciences: Term Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry

Academic Employment Opportunity #22-71

UNB Saint John

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2023.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a 9-month term position in chemistry, with the potential for renewal, beginning August 1, 2023. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

We seek to hire a chemistry assistant teaching professor with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Their primary teaching responsibilities will be first- and second-year undergraduate Chemistry courses required for the growing Bachelor of Health program. These courses may include Introductory Chemistry lectures and laboratories and Organic Chemistry lectures and laboratories. Qualifications include a PhD degree and demonstrated excellence in teaching. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to teaching.

The Department of Biological Sciences is an interdisciplinary department that offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology, Biology, and Biology-Psychology, as well as minors in chemistry and geology. The department also offers research-based MSc and PhD degrees in Biology. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. For more information, visit the Departmental website: http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/dept/biology/index.html.

Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses (e-mail and telephone number) of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a teaching dossier to:

Dr. Jeff Houlahan, Chair of Biological Sciences
Email:
sjbiol@unb.ca

Applicants should state whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2023.

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.