Assistant Professor Chemistry
Assistant Professor Chemistry
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Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track position in biochemistry and organic chemistry. The successful candidate will teach second year organic chemistry courses (lectures and labs) upper level biochemistry courses (lectures and labs) and may be occasionally required to teach first year chemistry (lectures only). UFV lab courses are taught only by qualified instructors and do not involve teaching assistants. Technical support is provided by qualified lab technicians who are responsible for preparation of all lab materials and chemicals maintenance of instrumentation and general physical lab management.
A commitment to departmental and university service such as committee work is required. The position also requires some scholarly activity the definition of which includes a broad range of activities according to the UFV Collective Agreement. Examples of scholarly activity include but are not limited to curriculum development preparation and modification of course materials/textbooks/lab manuals wetlab research theoretical/computational research or pedagogical research. It is also desirable for candidates to have an interest in participating in community outreach pursuing professional developmentactivities and/or exploring ways of including various cultures including indigenous ones. Candidates should also be aware that the University Act requires that public universities be nonsectarian and nonpolitical.
We seek applicants who share our commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Candidates must be willing to hold both themselves and their students to high academic standards. High quality academically rigorous instruction plays a crucial role at UFV as we serve a student body with variable high school backgrounds and levels of preparation.
Currently the annual salary for this position ranges from $70437 to $112872. Initial placement on the salary scale depends upon experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a PhD in organic chemistry biochemistry or a closely related field.
Candidates should have two or more years of relevant teaching experience (preferably both lecture and lab teaching experience).
Graduate teaching assistant experience will be considered.
Evidence of success in teaching must be provided in the form of student evaluations and/or peerevaluations.
How to Apply
Application packages must include:
- CV
- Cover letter (one page or less)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (one page or less)
- Statement of scholarly activity interests (one page or less)
- Recent teaching and/or peer evaluations
Contact information only for two references must also be provided. References will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates. Please do not provide reference letters as part of the application package.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqemylemspeaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St:lo Tm:xw (St:lo Land; St:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the St:lo peoples goals of selfdetermination and wellbeing on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multiyear plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.
Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential selfidentification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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