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
SUMMER 2023 (1234) SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS The Chemistry Department expects to make the following TSSU appointments for the Summer 2023 (1234) term. Applications are being accepted from now until May 21, 2023. Applicants are expected to be available for the whole term of the contract: ASAP to Aug 25, 2023. 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: A graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, together with evidence of teaching ability commensurate with the responsibility of teaching the assigned credit course and of carrying out the duties related to the effective conduct of that course. Instructional experience in an inorganic undergraduate Chemistry laboratory courses is preferred, where applicable.
*Face-to-face (in-person) instruction on the Surrey or Burnaby campus (where applicable) is 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. 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
SUMMER 2023 (1234) TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA) POSITIONS
The Department of Chemistry is accepting TA applications for the courses listed in the table below.
Applications will be accepted until April 20, 2023
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; number of base units already received does not affect eligibility criteria.
Summer 2023 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.
Applicants are expected to be available for the entire term of the contract: May 1, 2023 to August 25, 2023
· 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.
· All successful applicants must demonstrate completion of the required safety training prior to the start of the course. Safety training requirements for each course are listed here. Retraining is not required if certification is still valid.
https://www.sfu.ca/science/covid-policies/safety/safety-training.html
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 |
John Canal |
TA |
CHEM121 |
General Chemistry and Laboratory I |
Rebecca Goyan |
TA |
CHEM230 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
Carla Pretorius |
TA |
CHEM236W |
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
John Canal |
TA |
Demo |
Demo |
TBD |
TA |
All classes are held at the Burnaby campus unless otherwise indicated.
*Intersession course running from May 8 - June 26
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 2023 (1234) Classes begin on Monday, May 8, 2023. 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. Charles Walsby, 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.