The Department of Chemistry has an opening for sessional instructor for the upcoming Winter Semester (January – April 2025) to teach Chemistry 4050 – Advance Studies NMR Spectroscopy. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

CHEM 4050 – Adv Studies NMR Spectroscopy
This course covers the use of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometry used in the determination of structures in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. Major topics include the theory and use of NMR spectroscopy, in particular the use of 2D experiments and multi-nuclear NMR spectroscopy. Particular emphasis is placed on developing the students' ability to interpret spectra and elucidate the structure of a molecule based on this evidence beyond the undergraduate level, as well as the role NMR has played as a structural tool in the pharmaceutical industry and academia.

Three lecture hours a week

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3610 with a minimum grade of 60%

Qualifications:

• Successful applicants will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related area.
• Priority 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. Barry Linkletter, Chair
Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
Email:  blinkletter@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

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 November 6, 2024.