The Department of Chemistry has an opening for a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Fall Semester (September – December 2018) to teach Chemistry 1110 – General Chemistry I. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

CHEM 1110 – GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics include: atoms, molecules and ions; stoichiometry; mass relations; gases and their behaviour; electronic structure and the periodic table; covalent bonding and molecular geometry; and thermochemistry. The laboratory associated with this course stresses stoichiometry, qualitative analysis, atomic spectroscopy and thermochemistry. Three lecture hours a week; one three-hour laboratory period or tutorial a week

Prerequisite: Grade XII Chemistry, Chemistry 0001 or the permission of the Chair in special cases

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. Rabin Bissessur, Chair
Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 4P3
Email: rabissessur@upei.ca
Fax: 902-566-0632

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 11, 2018.