Permanent Teaching Faculty Salary Scale The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure track position in biochemistry and organic chemistry. The successful candidate will teach second year organic chemistry courses (lectures and labs), upper level biochemistry courses (lectures and labs), and may be occasionally required to teach first year chemistry (lectures only). UFV lab courses are taught only by qualified instructors and do not involve teaching assistants.

Technical support is provided by qualified lab technicians who are responsible for preparation of all lab materials and chemicals, maintenance of instrumentation, and general physical lab management. A commitment to departmental and university service such as committee work is required. The position also requires some scholarly activity, the definition of which includes a broad range of activities according to the UFV Collective Agreement.

Examples of scholarly activity include, but are not limited to, curriculum development, preparation and modification of course materials/textbooks/lab manuals, wetlab research, theoretical/computational research, or pedagogical research. It is also desirable for candidates to have an interest in participating in community outreach, pursuing career development activities, and/or exploring ways of including various cultures including indigenous ones. We seek applicants who share our commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Candidates must be willing to hold both themselves and their students to high academic standards. High quality, academically rigorous instruction plays a crucial role at UFV as we serve a student body with variable high school backgrounds and levels of preparation. Candidates must hold a PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry,



or a closely related field.

Candidates should have two or more years of relevant teaching experience (preferably both lecture and lab teaching experience). Graduate teaching assistant experience will be considered. Evidence of success in teaching must be provided in the form of student evaluations and/or peer-evaluations.

Statement of teaching philosophy (one page or less) Statement of scholarly activity interests (one page or less) Recent teaching and/or peer evaluations The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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