CHEMISTRY POSTINGS
These postings are updated by SFU's departments. Applicants should make sure that they can meet the departments' requirements and application deadlines. Please apply directly to the department where the job posting is located.
Sessional Instructors
FALL 2021 (1217) SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS
The Chemistry Department expects to make the following TSSU appointments for the Fall 2021 (1217) term.
Applications are being accepted until Friday, August 6, 2021. Applicants are expected to be available for the whole term of the contract: Aug 30, 2021-Dec 24, 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.
Course |
Course Name |
Campus |
Component |
CHEM 366W |
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II |
*Burnaby |
Lecture/Lab |
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will possess a PhD in Physical Chemistry and must also have direct experience and familiarity with the instruction of the CHEM 366W physical chemistry laboratory. This includes experience in using a Langmuir-Blodgett trough, a Gas Chromatograph, a Differential Scanning Calorimeter, an Oscilloscope, an Arbitrary Function Generator, and performing Viscosity Measurements. Applicants should also be knowledgeable regarding the underlying principles associated with polymer solutions, chemical kinetics, heat capacity, surfactants, and molecular dipole measurements. Qualified applicants must have instructional experience commensurate with the responsibility of teaching CHEM 366W and of carrying out the duties related to the effective conduct of CHEM 366W.
*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.
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
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.
Teaching Assistants/Tutor-Markers
Fall 2021 (1217) TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA)/TUTOR-MARKER (TM) POSITIONS
The Department of Chemistry is accepting TA/TM applications for the courses listed in the table below.
Re-post: Applications will be accepted until Sept 7, 2021 for CHEM 122/180, CHEM 126, CHEM 285 only. (Applications for all other courses closed Monday, July 12, 2021.)
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; number of base units already received does not affect eligibility criteria.
Special note about Fall 2021 course delivery: All appointments will require face-to-face instruction. 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, safe work plan (SWP) will be provided to all those required to work on campus.
Applicants are expected to be available for the entire term of the contract: August 30 to December 24, 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.
Course |
Course Name |
Instructor |
Needed |
| CHEM110 | Introductory Chemistry | Rebecca Goyan | TA |
| CHEM120 | General Chemistry I | Daniel Leznoff, Jeffrey Warren | TA |
| CHEM120_S | General Chemistry I; Surrey Campus | Daniel Leznoff, Jeffrey Warren | TA |
| CHEM122/180 | General Chemistry II / The Chemistry of Life | John Canal | TA |
| CHEM125 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | Rebecca Goyan | TA |
| CHEM125_S | General Chemistry Laboratory I; Surrey Campus | Gurpreet Mund | TA |
| CHEM126 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | Julie Lunniss | TA |
| CHEM210 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | Hua-Zhong Yu | TA |
| CHEM216 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | Rajendra Sharma | TA |
| CHEM230 | Inorganic Chemistry | Tim Storr | TA |
| CHEM236W | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | John Canal | TA |
| CHEM260 | Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy | Krzysztof Starosta | TA |
| CHEM280 | Organic Chemistry I | Faculty | TA |
| CHEM282/3/4 | Organic Chemistry II/IIb | Peter Wilson | TA |
| CHEM285 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | Sessional | TA |
| CHEM286 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | Uwe Kreis | TA |
| CHEM316 | Introductory Instrumental Analysis | Bingyun Sun | TA |
| CHEM340 | Materials Chemistry | Zuo-Guang Ye | TA |
| CHEM364 | Quantum Chemistry | Gary Leach | TA |
| CHEM366W | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | Sessional | TA |
| CHEM371 | Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment | George Agnes | TA |
| CHEM380 | Chemical and Instrumental Methods of Identification of Organic Compounds | Nabyl Merbouh | TA |
| NUSC341 | Introduction to Radiochemistry | Corina Andreoiu | TA |
| SCI300 | Science and its Impact on Society | Erika Plettner | TA |
All classes are held at the Burnaby campus 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.
Fall 2021 (1217) Classes begin on Wednesday, Sept 8, 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.)
Teaching Assistant (TA)/Tutor-Marker (TM) Hiring Priorities
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff union (TSSU).
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Tutor Marker is in accordance with Article XV of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff union (TSSU).
In allocating Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Marker positions, the department will also take into consideration the following:
- Suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience)
- Requests for a position in a specific course or at a preferred campus
- Number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching-related experience in his/her field of study
- Employment evaluations
- Instructor requests
If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.
For further information about the Chemistry Department priority system, please contact one of the following:
Jen Jackson, Manager, Academic & Administrative Services
SFU Chemistry Department
t: 778.782.3531 e: chemmgr@sfu.ca
OR
Dr. Vance Williams, Associate Professor and Chair
SFU Chemistry Department
t: 778.782.4884 e: chemchr@sfu.ca
Policies
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.
The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.