Chemistry – Instructor – Dalhousie University

The Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University invites applications for a career-stream Instructor at 100% FTE. The position is to start as soon as possible, but no later than December 1.

Duties: The primary responsibilities of this position are the preparation and delivery of the laboratory component of second- and third-year analytical chemistry courses. Some lecture-based instruction and course preparation will also be required.

The position requires an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in either Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Geology, or a related subject. Expertise in the operation of analytical instrumentation (separations, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, etc.) is essential. Prior university teaching experience is strongly preferred. A record of excellence in teaching will be a strong asset.

The application package should be submitted via PeopleAdmin (https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14573) and should consist of a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy and past teaching evaluations (if applicable); and names/contact information of three referees. The deadline for applications is September 15.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Dalhousie also recognizes the need to accommodate candidates to ensure their full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed online at https://www.dal.ca/policies. For further information regarding this position, or to request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please email alan.doucette@dal.ca.