Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Chemistry (9-month Limited Term Appointment) Apply Now

Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Chemistry

9-month Limited Term Appointment

Date Posted: March 10, 2025

Posting Deadline: Until position is filled

Department: Chemistry

Type of Employment: 9-month Limited Term Appointment, Full-Time

Group Affiliation: SMUFU, Rank of Assistant Professor or Lecturer

Preferred Start Date: August 4, 2025

We invite applications for a 9-month Limited Term Appointment position (8-month teaching contract with a 4-week paid preparatory period) at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of everyone’s contribution and growth in the University’s success.

The successful applicant will join the 11-member Department of Chemistry, which offers nationally accredited Major and Honours degrees (B.Sc.). Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the Applied Science Program at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate General Chemistry I + II labs and instruct a combination of General Chemistry I + II lectures and labs, and/or any other lectures or labs that may fit the successful candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.

For additional information about the University and the Department, please see our website at: https://www.smu.ca/chemistry/index.html.

Job Information and Responsibilities

As Lecturer or Assistant Professor, the successful applicant will:

• Have a strong desire to help create excellent student learning experiences through curriculum development and delivery of undergraduate teaching, primarily in the areas of general chemistry
• Have opportunities to contribute to administrative service activities within the Department, the Faculty of Science, and the University

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful applicant you will have:

• An M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry (or a closely related field).
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in university teaching.
• Evidence of scholarship in teaching and learning and other research areas is an asset

Application Details

Send complete applications by email to:

Search Committee, Department of Chemistry

Email: chemistry@smu.ca with subject line: 2025 General Chemistry search

Applicants should provide a single pdf file containing:

• Cover letter (including a clear statement of status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching dossier including a statement on teaching philosophy and any evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement on general chemistry and other chemistry courses they are qualified to teach.
• Names and contact information for three academic referees.

The Selection Committee will begin considering applications starting on March 24, 2025. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Because of the volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the selection committee. Thanks for your understanding.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact hr@smu.ca.

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