Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry

About the role

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 department’s mission is strengthened by a welcoming and inclusive community that values a range of perspectives and experiences. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the General Chemistry program, including coordination and continued development of the lecture and laboratory curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses and upper-level chemistry courses related to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, with expertise in environmental chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, or analytical chemistry. Candidates whose interests incorporate green chemistry or sustainability are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will establish or maintain an active scholarly program and expand experiential learning opportunities for students through undergraduate research and/or the development of partnerships that provide meaningful chemistry-related internships. Academic advising, committee service, and active contributions to the growth and development of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics are also expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses as primary teaching assignment
• Teach upper-level chemistry courses aligned with candidate’s expertise and departmental needs
• Coordinate and continuously improve the General Chemistry program, including lecture and laboratory curriculum, in collaboration with departmental faculty
• Establish and 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 to students
• Serve on departmental, school, and university committees
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment
• Support activities related to continued approval of the Chemistry program by the American Chemical Society

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

Qualifications

• Previous college-level teaching experience and 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, as well as postdoctoral, industrial, governmental, clinical, or other relevant professional experience
• Experience or interest in incorporating green chemistry or sustainability into teaching or research

Application materials

• Cover letter addressing relevant teaching experience and interest in providing leadership for the General Chemistry program (may also describe experience with undergraduate research, internships, external partnerships, or other experiential learning opportunities)
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy (up to two pages)
• Research plan (up to five pages, including proposed scholarly activities and opportunities for undergraduate student participation)
• Contact information for three professional references

Benefits

• Unlimited paid sick time
• 14+ paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD)
• Life insurance
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years: University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%
  • Year 7: University contribution increases to 10.5%, Employee contribution decreases to 1%
  • After 15 years: University contribution increases to 12%, Employee contribution remains 1%
  • Typical eligibility: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available (voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution)
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester; up to 18 graduate credits per academic calendar
  • Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26
  • University pays 100% tuition only
  • Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $