Part-Time Academic: Chem Introductory Organic Chemistry Lecturer & Coordinator and Chem Introductory

The Part-Time Academic in Organic Chemistry is responsible for all aspects of summer CHEM
2401 (Introductory Organic Chemistry: Structure, Stereochemistry, Concepts of Reactions and Mechanisms) and summer CHEM
2402 (Introductory Organic Chemistry: Reactivity of Functional Groups and Spectroscopy), including preparation of the class syllabi, preparation of course materials, lecturing to students, holding office hours, preparation and grading of student quizzes, midterms and the final examinations, submitting final marks to the Registrar, answering student inquiries.

This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The positions require a postgraduate degree (preferably a PhD) in Organic Chemistry (or a closely related subject). Experience teaching second-year Organic Chemistry at the university level is required. The preferred applicant must have proven experience working independently and be well versed in the course content for second-year Organic Chemistry at the university level. Experience using Brightspace is required.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.