INTERNAL SEARCH - Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biology
Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications are invited for the position of Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biology, in the Faculty of Science. This appointment will be for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2019 with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional three-year terms.
The Chair will provide advocacy and leadership for the Department. The Chair will inspire the engagement of its members to maintain excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education teaching and to further enhance the development of the department’s programs. The Chair will facilitate a collegial, engaging, and interactive learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in leadership in an academic environment, who possess good communication, organization, and delegation skills. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology or related field, is required. The successful candidate shall be a tenured faculty member. Teaching of current departmental courses is a requirement of the position.
Applications and curriculum vitae should be submitted to the attention of Dr. David Cramb, Dean, Faculty of Science via email to virginiaclark@ryerson.ca no later than Monday March 25, 2019. Applicants are to include a three page vision statement that charts a path for the Department of Chemistry and Biology over the next 3-6 years, and a two page leadership philosophy statement that gives an indication of their leadership experience and style. Any inquiries pertaining to the Chair search may be sent to david.cramb@ryerson.ca.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/faculty-affairs/rfa-collective-agreement/RFA_CA_2015_to_2018.pdf. The RFA website can be found at: www.rfanet.ca. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/.
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016 and 2017. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.ryerson.ca, check out @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page.
Ryerson University is fully committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are contacted. All requests for accommodation will be treated with confidentiality.
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