Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

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 continuing to develop its lecture and laboratory curriculum. Teaching will primarily include General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as upper-level chemistry courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The candidate will 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, internship, and professional opportunities. Academic advising, committee and departmental service, curriculum development and assessment, and contributions to continued approval of the Chemistry program by the American Chemical Society are also expected. The department seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research and expertise in environmental chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. Candidates whose interests incorporate green chemistry or sustainability are particularly encouraged to apply. The department and School of Science are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The position is full-time, tenure-track faculty employment for nine months per year at Marist University’s main campus. The work schedule depends on the class schedule and the time needed for teaching, office hours, departmental and school activities, scholarship, professional development, and other essential tasks. The salary range is $75,000–$90,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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.
Interest in innovative, student-centered teaching.
Experience leading a General Chemistry program.
Experience conducting or supervising undergraduate research.
Experience developing chemistry curricula or experiments.
Experience establishing collaborations with industry or other external organizations.
Recent research experience.
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, including coordinating and continuously improving its lecture and laboratory curriculum.
Teach General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses and upper-level chemistry courses related to the candidate’s 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, internship, and professional opportunities.
Provide academic advising.
Perform committee and departmental service.
Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
Participate in activities related to the continued approval of the Chemistry program by the American Chemical Society.
Contribute to the growth and development of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & 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 contributions and employee contributions subject to the stated service, hours, and tenure-based terms.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity with a Roth option and voluntary contributions up to the IRS maximum.
Tuition benefits for up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester and up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar for eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children under age 26; University payment covers tuition only.
Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester toward tuition at another accredited institution; eligibility requirements and waiting or probationary periods may apply.