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Sessional Instructors - Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Science (Fall 2019)

Competition Number:
84SI19
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Chemistry
Position:
Sessional Instructors
Contract:
Fall 2019

The Department of Chemistry has openings for sessional instructors for the upcoming Fall Semester 2019 (September – December 2019) to teach Chemistry 2210 – Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry 2430 – Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences. These appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

CHEM 2210 – ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

The treatment of analytical data and the estimation of experimental error are considered in detail.  Chemical equilibrium, rate and equilibrium constants, abundance and titration curves, complexometric and redox reactions are discussed. The Beer-Lambert law and colorimetry are also examined. The laboratory work includes a selection of gravimetric, volumetric and colorimetric techniques relevant to the theory discussed.

Three lecture hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30-10:20

(September 3- December 20, 2019).

 

CHEM 2430 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES

This course is an introduction to organic chemistry for students in the life sciences (and others who do not intend to pursue a major in chemistry). Topics covered include the structure and reactivity of hydrocarbons and functional groups, stereochemistry, aromaticity, nucleophilicity and electrophilicity. Basic types of reactions discussed include nucleophilic substitution, elimination, addition, oxidation/reduction and reactions of carbonyl compounds.

Three lecture hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday  11:30-12:20

(September 3- December 20, 2019)

 

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related area.Preference will be given to qualified individuals on the sessional roster of the academic unit.

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and names of three referees by email to:

Dr. Brian Wagner, Chair
Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
Email: bwagner@upei.ca
Fax: 902-628-4351

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is July 30, 2019

Application Instructions:

    

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.