Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the General Chemistry program, coordinating and developing its lecture and laboratory curriculum. Teaching will include General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as upper-level chemistry courses related to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The candidate will maintain an active scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate institution and expand experiential learning through undergraduate research and/or partnerships that provide chemistry-related internships and other professional opportunities. The role also includes academic advising, committee and departmental service, curriculum development and assessment, and contributions to continued American Chemical Society approval of the Chemistry program. The department values an inclusive community and welcomes candidates with expertise in environmental chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. Candidates interested in green chemistry or sustainability are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is based at Marist University’s main campus. The nine-month faculty role has a work schedule that varies with the class schedule and the time needed for teaching, office hours, departmental and school activities, scholarship, professional development, and other duties.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research.
- Ability to teach and oversee General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
- Expertise in environmental chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or analytical chemistry.
Nice To Haves
- Previous college-level teaching experience and an interest in innovative, student-centered teaching.
- Experience leading a General Chemistry program.
- Experience conducting or supervising undergraduate research, developing chemistry curricula or experiments, or establishing collaborations with industry or other external organizations.
- Recent research experience and postdoctoral, industrial, governmental, clinical, or other relevant professional experience.
- Experience or interest in incorporating green chemistry or sustainability into teaching or research.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the General Chemistry program and coordinate and continuously improve its lecture and laboratory curriculum.
- Teach General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses and upper-level chemistry courses based on expertise and departmental needs.
- Establish or maintain an active scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate institution.
- Engage students in undergraduate research and/or develop external partnerships that expand chemistry-related research, internships, and professional opportunities.
- Provide academic advising.
- Perform committee and departmental service.
- Develop and assess curriculum.
- Contribute to activities related to continued American Chemical Society approval of the Chemistry program.
- Contribute to the growth and development of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14 or more paid holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a 15% employee and 85% employer contribution rate.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan with university and employee contributions subject to the stated service and eligibility provisions.
- Voluntary 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity with Roth option.
- Tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26, subject to eligibility limits.
- Eligible dependents may receive up to $2,000 per semester toward tuition at another accredited institution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
