"Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry (Tenure-Track)"

Job Type: Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from: 12/3/2026

Closing Application Date: 25/3/2026

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type: Academic/Career (max 24 credits)

Faculty Type: Tenure Track

Anticipated Start Date: 1/7/2026

DUTIES

The Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a tripartite tenure-track faculty position in Analytical Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2026. TRU offers B.Sc. degrees with Canadian Society for Chemistry accredited Majors in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. TRU also offers an interdisciplinary Major in Chemical Biology. The successful candidate will teach analytical lectures and labs at all undergraduate levels and could teach first-year general chemistry lectures and second-year physical chemistry lectures and labs not currently covered by faculty. Candidates should show a commitment to excellence in teaching and research with undergraduate students, as well as experience in undergraduate curriculum development.

Candidates must have a strong background in analytical chemistry including instrumentation experience and have a well-developed program of research/scholarship.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Chemistry (or completed before the position start date of July 1, 2026).
• Established teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset.
• Analytical instrumentation experience is required.
• Evidence of a program of scholarship/research.
• Current external funding or demonstrate the potential to acquire if an early career researcher.
• Postdoctoral experience is an asset.

Please Note: If you are selected for interview, External Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview

Pay Band: $73,665.93 - $114,124.39 (According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS12)

Location: Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Science -> Physical Sciences - Chemistry

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought 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, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.