Sessional Instructor: CHEM 203, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry

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Position Description

The Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science invites applications for a CHEM 203 Sessional Instructor and Course Coordinator in the Winter 2023 term.

Coordinator Duties Will Include

The successful candidate will have responsibilities for instruction of one lecture section (400 students) and associated duties for this 3-unit course.

• supervision and direction of a team of teaching assistants that will directly facilitate the 16 tutorial sections.
• maintenance and development of the tutorial material and tutorial assessments
• maintenance and development of the course D2L website
• coordination with the other course instructor regarding content and assessments
  

Course Description: Chemistry 203 - General Chemistry: Change and Equilibrium

An introduction to university chemistry from theoretical and practical perspectives that focuses on an exploration of the fundamental links between kinetics, equilibria and thermodynamics and explores acidity/basicity and redox behaviour using inorganic and organic examples.

Winter 2023 Term Dates: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Friday, April 28, 2023

Teaching Schedule: Lectures = MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and a strong, substantial record demonstrating teaching excellence. The appointees will be expected to remain abreast of current developments in science, particularly in Chemistry. Previous experience in teaching Chemistry 201, 203 or 209 is an important asset. Experience coordinating laboratories and/or teams of graduate student teaching assistants is especially valuable, as is familiarity with the campus learning management system, D2L.

A Complete Application Should Be Submitted In a Single Pdf, And Include The Following

Please apply on-line via the "Apply Now" link.

• Cover letter
• Three letters of reference
• Current curriculum vitae
• Concise statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably as a teaching dossier
  

The required letters of reference can be submitted with the pdf application or sent under separate cover by the application deadline to sci.admins@ucalgary.ca.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2022

Please visit https://science.ucalgary.ca/chemistry for further information about the Department of Chemistry.

Remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B. Please see the Faculty Association’s website at www.tucfa.com for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

As per the Collective Agreement, the Department of Computer Science will adhere to the right of first refusal terms (Section 23.12.1 and 23.12.2) for Sessional Appointments.

Thank you for submitting your online application. Only those candidates chosen to proceed in the selection process will be contacted.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

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The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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