CH-Organic Chemistry : Fundamentals-Instructor

CH202-Organic Chemistry I:
Fundamentals-Instructor

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition : 10523

Position Title: CH202(C):
Organic Chemistry I:
Fundamentals

Term: Spring 2026 (May 1 – August 31)

Days/Times: T R 4:00 pm – 5:20 pm

Anticipated Class Size: 44

Additional Course Requirements: None. [The laboratory portion of the course will be taught by a qualified lab instructor.]

Posted on: January 22, 2026

Posting ends: February 6, 2026

Position Summary:

This course deals with the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The topics considered include carbon compounds and chemical bonds, introduction to functional groups, acids and bases in organic chemistry, nomenclature in organic chemistry, stereo chemistry of carbon compounds, ionic reactions: nucleophilic substitutions and elimination, radical reactions, reactions and synthesis of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides.

Qualifications –

Required:

Master’s Degree

Qualifications – Discipline: Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cognate Discipline

Qualifications – Preferred or an Asset: (i) PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cognate Discipline; or (ii) a Master’s Degree plus PhD in progress in these disciplines along with a Laurier University Teaching Certificate (or equivalent recognized teaching credential) and experience in the posted or substantially similar course; or (iii) a Master’s Degree plus M.Ed. and experience in the posted or substantially similar course.

Final date to receive applications: February 6, 2026 11:59 PM

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2 pages maximum)

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