Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry

Role details

Posting Number: 494085 Type of Position: Full-time Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Categories: Faculty, School of Science (Full-Time Faculty Only)

Position Title

Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry

Department/School

Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics/School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate

$75,000 - $90,000

Job Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field is required, along with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research and the ability to teach and oversee General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.

Essential Functions

Teaching responsibilities will primarily include General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses. Additional teaching duties will depend on the successful candidate’s area of expertise and departmental needs.

The candidate will work collaboratively with departmental faculty to coordinate and continuously improve the General Chemistry program, including its lecture and laboratory curriculum. The candidate is also expected to establish an active scholarly program appropriate to an undergraduate institution. The candidate will engage students in undergraduate research and/or help develop external partnerships that expand chemistry-related research, internship, and professional opportunities for students.

Additional responsibilities include academic advising, committee and departmental service, curriculum development and assessment, and activities related to the continued approval of the Chemistry program by the American Chemical Society.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, as well as postdoctoral, industrial, governmental, clinical, or other relevant professional experience, are preferred.
• Experience or interest in incorporating green chemistry or sustainability into teaching or research is desirable.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter, 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), and contact information for three professional references.

The cover letter should address the applicant’s relevant teaching experience and interest in providing leadership for the General Chemistry program. Applicants may also describe experience with undergraduate research, internships, external partnerships, or other experiential learning opportunities.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 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%.
• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• *Typical eligibility requirements: 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 credit 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 $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

• *Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.*

About the Department/School

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics features modern laboratories in addition to updated instrumentation for teaching and research. The School of Science includes 3 other undergraduate programs in the basic sciences and allied health (Biology, Environmental Science and Policy, and Medical Technology) and two graduate programs (MS in Physician Assistant Studies and Doctorate of Physical Therapy).

Poughkeepsie and several nearby communities are ranked among the most diverse in the upstate New York region, with major cultural and recreational attractions as well as easy access to New York City on Amtrak or Metro-North train service.

The Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Department and the School of Science are committed to advancing an inclusive climate.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.

Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position

Full-time

Classification

Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year

9

Work Schedule

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed. Depends on class schedule and work needed to complete essential tasks.

Location

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings

1

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Advertised: October 22, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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