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attacks. In order to do so, you must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser otherwise this site will fail to work correctly for you. See details of your web browser for how to enable JavaScript.Current OpportunitiesAttention Safari users: This site requires cookies to function. Please click to accept the cookie. Cookies will be used strictly for the functioning of the site.Toggle navigationJob DetailsAssistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry - (02052.842)This details all the information about the job posting.Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.Application RestrictionsOpen to both Internal and externalJob TypeFaculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)Posting In effect from17/5/2024Closing Application Date31/5/2024Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.Instructional TypeAcademic/Career(max 24 credits)Faculty TypeLimited TermAnticipated Start Date1/7/2024Position End Date (If Applicable)30/6/2025DUTIESAbout the positionThe Chemistry Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a Limited Term Contract starting July 1, 2024. In this teaching -oriented position, candidates will create and maintain a positive and engaging learning environment while teaching classes with a particular focus on physical chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with a documented track record of a successful, reflective teaching practice at the post-secondary level.About the Department of Physical Sciences - ChemistryOur department is a collection of passionate chemistry educators interested in inspiring the next generation of chemists. The department offers BSc majors in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Chemical Biology, as well as service courses to Engineering and other departments.About the Faculty of ScienceThe Faculty of Science is a community of diverse learners and opportunities. With programs in Natural Resource Sciences, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Technology and Architectural Engineering and Technology, students come to TRU to learn what they love. With a wide range of exceptional scientists, cross-disciplinary collaborations and frequent and interesting.About Thompson Rivers UniversityWith over 25,000 on-campus and online students and more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in eight diverse faculties, TRU celebrates academic excellence and excels at providing exceptional experiential learning opportunities. TRU delivers graduate and undergraduate programs in the Sciences, Arts, Nursing, Business, Law and Education. Our students and faculty reflect the local, national and global community. TRU provides a rich and engaging student-centered environment where students and faculty know each other by name. TRU strives to create inclusive and rewarding student experiences, both on and off campus.What TRU Offers
TRU offers competitive salary, benefits and a defined benefit pension plan, personal development funds as outlined by the TRUFA collective agreement. The Faculty of Science offers a collaborative and supportive approach to teaching. Classes and offices are on a spectacular campus with panoramic views of the Thompson Rivers and surrounding mountains. Nestled between hiking trails of Kenna Cartwright Park and within walking distance of downtown, TRU offers a wilderness-in-the-city feeling unlike any other university.Welcome to the BC Interior
Thompson Rivers University is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Life in the sunny interior of British Columbia provides immediate access to some of the most incredible outdoor experiences Canada has to offer ranging from winter sports at Sun Peaks Resort, to some of Canada\'s best mountain biking and hiking trails, walking distance from TRU. Located between the coastal and Rocky Mountains, Kamloops is within 30 minutes from hundreds of beautiful freshwater lakes, and only 3 hours from Vancouver. With a relatively mild winter and spectacularly warm and dry summers, Kamloops offers a high quality of life. A city with less than 100,000 residents, it is served by an airport, a hospital, a university, a WHL hockey team and yet still maintains a small-town feel where one never commutes longer than 10 minutes. It is a safe community to raise a family and maintains reasonable housing prices.QUALIFICATIONSWe seek applicants with a strong track-record of excellence in scholarly teaching in the field of Physical Chemistry. Applicants who are close to completion of their Ph. D. are welcome to apply and will be considered. The position entails creating and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment and inspiring students in their chemistry studies. Accordingly, applicants must demonstrate success and innovation in teaching. It is also expected that the candidate will make a strong ongoing service contribution to the department, school, university and/or the broader community.Application Process:Assessment of applications will begin in June 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit the following as a single pdf (in the application interface form, where it asks for Cover letter and CV type See Attachment):

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and teaching evaluations.
• Names and contact information for three academic referees.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.Pay Band$73,665.93 - $114,124.39 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12) )LocationKamloops, BC CA (Primary)# of Hires Needed1Organizational UnitThompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Physical Sciences - ChemistryDiversity and Inclusion Commitment:Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

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