Part-Time Sessional Chemistry Faculty Position (one-year term)

Trinity Western University; City of Langley; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading Christian university in Langley, British Columbia, is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for laboratory instruction in chemistry. Candidates must hold a BSc in Chemistry and preferably have teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate lab courses and supervising teaching assistants. The position is part-time and available from August 15, 2023, to April 30, 2024, with a compensation of $5,720 per 3 credit course.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a BSc in Chemistry to apply.
• Experience in teaching and evaluating chemistry lab courses is preferred.
• Supervision of teaching assistants is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate general, organic, or advanced chemistry labs.
• Supervise teaching assistants for chemistry labs.
• Availability must fit the currently scheduled lab sections.

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory instruction

Supervision of teaching assistants

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FNAS) at Trinity Western University invites applications for a fixed one-year term as a Part-Time Instructor focusing on laboratory instruction and supervision starting August 15, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024. Candidates with teaching experience are preferred but at a minimum must have a BSc in chemistry in order to apply. The position requires the individual to teach and evaluate general, organic, or advanced chemistry (i.e. inorganic and organic) lab experience for undergraduate students. Supervision of teaching assistants for general and organic chemistry is also required. This is a part-time position but your availability must be during the currently scheduled lab sections.

More information about Trinity Western’s Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences can be found here.

Trinity Western University is a global Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds two Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant;

Please complete the online application available here; only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact the People & Culture Department at [e-mail].

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

$5,720 per 3 credit course