Department of Chemical Engineering Teaching-Track Position, Assistant Professor Level
The Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor appointment effective July 1, 2012. The appointment will be for a three-year period, renewable for a further three years (subject to an academic assessment). During the second term, the appointee will be eligible to be considered for a permanent teaching appointment based on demonstrated excellence as a teacher and an educator.
The successful candidate will be mainly teaching chemical engineering core courses. The position is in general classified as 80% teaching and 20% service. Some involvement in pedagogical research is expected over the longer term, concerning introduction and use of appropriate instructional methodologies in the classroom. A fair amount of effort will be devoted to course development and the promotion of excellent teaching in the department.
Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and possess excellent communication skills, strong commitment and demonstrated ability in classroom instruction. Experience in teaching chemical and process engineering core courses is essential. Registration as a Professional Engineer of Ontario or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada is an essential qualification.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three professional references (with postal and email addresses) to:
Dr. Shiping Zhu, Chair Department of Chemical Engineering McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7 email: chechair [a] mcmaster[.]ca
Posted: February 2, 2012
Note: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for these positions. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
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