SUMMER 2021 (1214) SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

The Chemistry Department expects to make the following TSSU appointments for the Summer 2021 (1214) term.

Applications are being accepted until Friday, March 12, 2021. Applicants are expected to be available for the whole term of the contract: May 10, 2021-Aug 26, 2021.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only successful applicants will be notified.

This posting is subject to change and is conditional on final enrollments.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will possess a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and must also have direct experience and familiarity with teaching Organic Chemistry Laboratories at the 200 and/or 300 level. This includes experience in spectral interpretation (including IR and NMR), identification and analysis of organic compounds (including GC), standard organic lab techniques (including extraction and distillation), familiarity with microscale equipment and experimentation, and a strong background in reactions and synthesis of organic compounds. Qualified applicants must have instructional experience commensurate with the responsibility of teaching CHEM 285 and of carrying out the duties related to the effective conduct of CHEM 285.

*Face-to-face (in-person) instruction on the Burnaby campus required. If you have concerns about the safety measures in place for face-to-face instruction, please review Safety and Risk Services Work & Research Safety.  A University approved, department specific, safety plan will be provided to all those required to work on campus.

Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

How to apply:

Applications are to be submitted using the on-line application form  https://advance.science.sfu.ca/chemistry/application/

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointments will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.

Summer 2021 (1214) TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA)/TUTOR-MARKER (TM) POSITIONS

The Department of Chemistry is accepting TA/TM applications for the courses listed in the table below.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 19, 2021

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; number of base units already received does not affect eligibility criteria.  

Some appointments will require face-to-face instruction. If you do not wish to be considered for these appointments, you must indicate that in the comments section of your application. If you have concerns about the safety measures in place for face-to-face instruction, please review Safety and Risk Services Work & Research Safety.  A University approved, department specific, safety plan will be provided to all those required to work on campus.

Applicants are expected to be available for the entire term of the contract: May 10-Aug 27, 2021

• You must discuss any planned absences with the course instructor in advance, who will determine if an exception is possible.
• If you are taking courses or have other restrictions on your time, please be sure to contact the course instructor before applying to ensure you understand the requirements of the TAship and are available when the job requires.
• TAs and TMs must be available to invigilate exams and TMs must be able to collect exams and course work for marking, and return (once marked).
• In addition, applicants should provide details of any merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships for which they are expecting to receive in the upcoming term.

Applications are to be submitted using the online application system: <https://advance.science.sfu.ca/chemistry/ta_applications/>.

To access the system, you will need an SFU computing ID. If you are a new student or external applicant, contact Jen Jackson <chemmgr@sfu.ca> for access.  

• CVs and transcripts can be uploaded during the online application process.

Late applicants may contact Jen Jackson <chemmgr@sfu.ca> after the application deadline. Should positions still be available, late applications will be considered after those submitted by the deadline.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

This posting is subject to change and positions may be conditional on final enrollments.

*face-to-face instruction on the Burnaby campus required.

All classes are taught remotely, unless otherwise indicated.

Qualifications for TA/TM positions in the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry includes a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material, as demonstrated by either having above average performance in an equivalent or related course from an undergraduate or graduate degree, or through graduate-level research in the subject area.

Summer 2021 (1214) Classes begin on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Refer to the student calendar for a list of important dates.

For more information, contact Jen Jackson, Manager, Academic & Administrative Services, Department of Chemistry <chemmgr@sfu.ca>.

Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)