Applications are sought for TWO 3-year appointments in Biology/Environmental Science as follows: (1) a freshwater community ecologist to teach established courses in invertebrate biology and freshwater ecology, and (2) a vertebrate biologist, preferably with research expertise in mammalian ecology, to teach established courses in vertebrate biology, introductory ecology, and human biology for non-majors. We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in biology or environmental science, relevant teaching experience and associated research expertise in a boreal setting. Successful candidates for both positions would also teach introductory biology and may contribute to a field course as well as the supervision of senior student projects in support of the Environmental Science and General Science programs (www.grenfell.mun.ca/envs and www.grenfell.mun.ca/science). These term positions require contributing to curriculum development in Environmental Science as well as maintaining an active research program.  Scientists from both provincial and federal agencies are located on campus or in the immediate vicinity of Corner Brook offering local opportunities for research collaboration.

      

Applications are sought for a 3-year appointment in Chemistry/Environmental Science with expertise in experimental Physical Chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 2^nd year Physical Chemistry courses: Introduction to Physical Chemistry and/or Thermodynamics/Kinetics and/or Quantum Mechanics/Spectroscopy, all with required laboratory supervision.  Further teaching will be drawn from first-year Chemistry, ENVS 3261 (Atmospheric Chemistry), ENVS 2261 (Survey of Environmental Chemistry), seminar courses and supervision of experimental research projects for undergraduate general and Honours B.Sc. Programs.  A Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and post-doctoral research experience is required, with teaching experience an asset.  This term position requires contributing to curriculum development in Environmental Science as well as maintaining an active research program (provide NSERC form 101). For more information concerning courses see www.grenfell.mun.ca/envs/ and www.grenfell.mun.ca/chem/ 

        

Applications are sought for a three-year regular term appointment in engineering science.  The successful candidate will be required to teach engineering and related courses, to coordinate the human and material resources necessary to effectively deliver the “Engineering One” program on Grenfell Campus and to maintain an active research program.  Administrative duties include liaising with the College of the North Atlantic and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (St. John’s), advising engineering and other students, promoting the engineering program, and assisting with curriculum development.  By the time of the appointment, applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in electrical, computer or mechanical engineering or a cognate area.  Desired areas of expertise are in engineering physics, mechatronics, or in electronics or mechanical systems.  Preference will be given to candidates with a strong multidisciplinary background and relevant industrial and/or academic experience in mechatronics.  The successful candidate is expected to register as a professional engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

        

We encourage applications from a variety of fields including: environmental studies, outdoor recreation, geography, environmental education, environmental law, sociology, political science, environmental economics, wildlife management, environmental science or any other field relevant for environmental studies.  The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or be close to completion.  Candidates must have demonstrated teaching and research success and be committed to working in an interdisciplinary environment.  The successful candidate must be able to teach environmental courses in their discipline and to supervise undergraduate students’ independent research projects.  They must also be able to teach outdoor pursuits courses, especially EVST 2210 – Outdoor Environmental Pursuits I, which includes; minimal impact camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, navigating with map and compass, outdoor safety, search and rescue, and group management.  Certification in wilderness first aid, sea kayaking and canoeing are essential and certification in skiing and/or snowboarding is an asset.  If the successful candidate does not possess these certificates at the beginning of their appointment, they will be expected to obtain certification with the first year at Grenfell.  Candidates will be expected to contribute to the growth and development of the Environmental Studies Program.

        

Candidates must have demonstrated competence and experience in, as well as an enthusiasm for, teaching French as a second language at the introductory and intermediate undergraduate levels.  Such experience should be clearly outlined in the candidate’s teaching dossier.  The successful candidate will also be prepared to teach courses in phonetics and would ideally be prepared to contribute to Grenfell’s Humanities program.  The candidate must be prepared to teach in an English-speaking environment.  The successful candidate will ideally have completed or be near completion of a PhD in French or second language pedagogy.   

Les candidat-e-s doivent avoir de expérience dans l’enseignement du français langue seconde au niveaux debutant et intermédiaire ainsi qu’une bonne connaissance de l’anglais pour travailler en milieu anglophone.  Un dossier d’enseignement doit démontrer cette experience.  Le candidat-e sera prêt à enseigner des cours de phonétique et pourra contribuer au programme d’Humanités.  Le poste est ouvert aux candidat-e-s ayant préférablement complété un doctorat en études françaises ou en pédagogie et aussi à ceux et celles qui achèvent leur doctorat.  

        

The successful candidate will have expertise in the history of philosophy and/or ethics.  Capacity to contribute to the Humanities Programme is likewise desireable.  Preference will be given to those candidates with a Ph.D. in hand or close to completion. 

        

Ability to teach Introduction to Psychology, Survey of Learning, Survey of Biological Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Biological Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Learning, and Senior Seminar is preferred.  Undergraduate teaching experience is an asset.  Ph.D. in Psychology or near completion (ABD) is required.

    

Areas of teaching focus will include Art History/Visual Culture Survey courses and teaching experience in two of the following: a) Indigenous, Native North American, b) Non Western Art or c) Canadian Art though other areas of expertise will be considered. Undergraduate teaching experience in Art History/Visual Culture and Ph.D. or the equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience are required. Please indicate in letter of application which position is being applied for along with a curriculum vitae including research/creative/scholarly record, teaching dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of recent work and the names and addresses of three references.

      

The successful candidate will have at least an M.A. in English Literature (Ph.D. preferred), with expertise in Dramatic Literature, and teaching experience at the university level. She or he will be required to teach first-year courses in English Language and Literature and courses in Dramatic Literature.

        

The Historical Studies degree program seeks applicants in the history of early modern Western Civilization (specialization open), at the rank of lecturer or assistant professor.  Applicants should have a Ph.D., or be nearing the completion of one.  Some teaching experience is also required.  While the specialization is described as “open”, the successful candidate will teach History 1100/1101 (Western Civilization survey 1500 – present), as well as courses beyond first year in areas (s) of early modern western history.  For example, preference will be given to candidates who are able to teach aspects of medieval, early modern Continental European, British, and gender history to name but a few possibilities.

        

The department is seeking an individual with the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses; the ability to teach a course in introductory computer programming would be an advantage. This position supports both a Mathematics stream in an interdisciplinary degree program in General Science (which includes an Honours option) and a Mathematics minor. The successful candidate must have a Ph. D. or be near completion. As this is a Teaching Term appointment, the division will be looking for demonstrated strength in teaching.

Ability to teach Introduction to Psychology, Survey of Personality, Contemporary Issues in Personality, and Contemporary Issues in Psychotheraphy is preferred.  Undergraduate teaching experience would be an asset.  A Ph.D. in Psychology or near completion (ABD) is preferred.

        

Undergraduate teaching experience in sculpture, working knowledge of traditional methods, contemporary issues and practices, historical knowledge and safe studio practices are essential. M.F.A. or equivalent combination of professional experience, training and education required. The ability to supervise fourth year students on an individual basis would be a benefit. Please indicate in letter of application which position is being applied for along with a curriculum vitae including research/creative/scholarly record, teaching dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of recent work and the names and addresses of three references.

The successful candidates will possess an MFA (Theatre) degree, or the equivalent combination of professional experience, education and training. A breadth of professional theatrical experience in directing as well as experience of undergraduate teaching would be an asset. The teaching responsibilities will include acting courses across the four years of an undergraduate (BFA) theatre program and the possibility of directing program productions. Please indicate in letter of application which position is being applied for along with a curriculum vitae including research/creative/scholarly record, teaching dossier, teaching philosophy and the names and addresses of three references.