Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Part Time Academic CHEM 2401: Organic Chemistry I - 1 Lecture Assistant - Fall 2025

Posting Number

PTAP3021P

Department/Unit

Chemistry

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

CHEM 2401: Organic Chemistry I - 1 Lecture Assistant - Fall 2025

Responsibilities for this position for organic chemistry instruction include working with the course instructors in preparation and delivery of all aspects of Chem 2401. This will include preparation of course materials, including lecture slides, content video vignettes to be uploaded to Brightspace, preparation and marking of student assignments/quizzes/midterms/final examination, answering student enquiries, providing in-person tutorials and help sessions (up to 3 times a week) and exam preparation tutorials (1 or 2 sessions before the in-person midterms and the final examination). This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Science through the Chair of the Department of Chemistry. In addition, the position may occasionally be assigned tasks in other courses.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

The position requires a minimum of an MSc degree (PhD preferred) or two years of graduate studies in Chemistry, with a specialization in organic chemistry. Experience providing teaching support for the lecture or laboratory in organic chemistry at the university level is required. The preferred applicant must have proven experience working independently (as well as with a group), meeting workplace objectives and deadlines, and have a strong and knowledgeable background in organic chemistry. The preferred applicant must be well versed in the course content for first term second-year organic chemistry at the university level which includes but is not limited to stereochemistry, organic chemistry reactions and short synthetic sequences.

The application package should be submitted via PeopleAdmin and should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier summarizing relevant teaching experience, and names/contact information of two referees, by the posting deadline.

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.



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Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September 2025 - December 2025

Open Date

Close Date

07/28/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19256