Instructor, Organic and Biochemistry, CLT 9.5 Months, Department of Chemistry - Jobs in Valley, NS

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Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation anda technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence.Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley –a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationallyacclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces.Acadia University is proudly located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.Faculty of Science - Department of ChemistryInstructor – Organic and Biochemistry9.5 month Contractually Limited TermPosition # 20211 – The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a 9.5-month contractually limited position at therank of Instructor effective August 1, 2021 – May 15, 2022. The successful candidate will teach 8 laboratory coursesections and one lecture course section during the academic year. The current teaching load assigned to this positionincludes: introductory organic chemistry I laboratory (fall semester, 3 sections), introductory organic chemistry I lecture(fall semester, 1 section), organic chemistry II laboratory (winter semester, 2 sections), and introductory biochemistrylaboratory (winter semester, 3 sections). The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical aspects oflaboratory preparation, and management of associated teaching assistants. The successful candidate will be expected toengage in scholarly activities and serve on committees within the Department of Chemistry or more broadly at AcadiaUniversity.Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a minimum of a laboratory-based MSc degree in Chemistry orBiochemistry. Previous teaching experience is highly preferred. Experience in curriculum mapping would be an asset.How to Apply: The application should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy,confirmation of degree and evidence of teaching experience and teaching effectiveness. Please also include the namesand contact information of three references. Potential candidates shall send the application package to:Dr. Matthew LukemanDepartment of Chemistry, Acadia UniversityWolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6Email: mlukeman@acadiau.caClosing Date: July 5, 2021For additional information on the Department of Chemistry, please visit: http://chemistry.acadiau.caThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will begiven priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomesapplications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, andpersons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, theprimary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as amember of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited tosubmit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodationthat takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for anyother reason during the interview process, please contact: Dr. Matthew Lukeman