Wilfrid Laurier University
Position: Assistant Professor – Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Location: Waterloo
Salary: CAD 100,000 – 125,000
About the Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Physical Chemistry beginning July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.
The Department welcomes applicants who have demonstrated excellence in research in Physical Chemistry. Candidates with research interests in experimental physical chemistry with a focus on environmental chemistry or sustainable chemistry are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be assigned to teach undergraduate courses in the Honours Chemistry program and will be expected to contribute teaching for the MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Biological and Chemical Sciences programs. The successful candidate should have excellent potential in both teaching and research and will be expected to attract external funding and develop an active research program including supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may be multicampus with course delivery at Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton campuses.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include a PhD Degree in Chemistry or a closely related field with a focus on physical chemistry, and preferably postdoctoral research experience in this or a related area.
Application Process
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching experience and teaching interests, a 5-page (excluding references) NSERC-style research proposal, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees to:
CHpositions@wlu.ca
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University,
Waterloo, ON
N2L 3C5.
Electronic submission of applications will be accepted until March 28, 2025 | 11:59pm.
University Overview
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence.
Diversity Commitment
Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities.
Priority Consideration
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:
- Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching.
The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.
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