Chemistry Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track
About The Position
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Chemistry Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track. The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry, beginning Fall 2026. This is a campus-based position. Faculty are expected to teach face-to-face courses on campus and be regularly present to support instruction, laboratory activities, advising, and departmental responsibilities. While the department offers a limited number of online or hybrid courses, these are part of the overall instructional portfolio and do not constitute a remote appointment. The primary focus of this position is instruction in General Chemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory) and introductory chemistry courses designed for health and allied health students.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
- OR Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Chemistry from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
- Ability to teach chemistry using structured and applied approaches
- Demonstrated laboratory competency
- Commitment to collaborative departmental work
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching General Chemistry I and II
- Experience teaching introductory chemistry for health or non-majors students
- Experience teaching laboratory courses
- Experience teaching in a community college or open-access institution
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining academic standards in science coursework
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Teach General Chemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory)
- Teach introductory chemistry courses for health professions and non-majors
- Teach additional chemistry courses as departmental needs require
- Maintain rigorous laboratory instruction consistent with transfer-level expectations and pre-professional standards
- Support strong General Chemistry preparation for STEM and Engineering Science students
- Provide clear and structured instruction for allied health and pre-professional students
- Maintain high laboratory standards emphasizing safe and accurate experimental practice
- Contribute to stable enrollment and consistent course sequencing
- Teach face-to-face Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
- Maintain regular on-campus availability for student support and advising
- Provide academic advising to support persistence and timely degree completion
- Develop and revise curriculum aligned with program and institutional learning outcomes
- Assess student learning and participate in outcomes-based assessment activities
- Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper use of chemical and analytical equipment
- Use appropriate instructional technology to enhance learning
- Obtain Quality Matters (QM) certification within a reasonable timeframe if teaching online or hybrid courses
- Provide timely feedback on student work and submit required academic materials by established deadlines
- Participate in departmental, school, and college service activities
Benefits
- New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
