Assistant Professor - Chemistry

About University at Albany:

University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution drivenby academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities.

As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Albany invites applications for afull-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor(academic year). The candidate will be an experimental chemistwhose research addresses advanced materials design and engineering,semiconductor-related chemistry, sustainable/green chemistry, orother areas of applied chemical science. They will establish an externally funded research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, with a particular emphasis on hands-on undergraduate research, workforce preparation, and industrialcollaboration.

This position will enable the department to launchan applied MS program in  Industry Chemistry  designed to attractcurrent and future employees from regional industry partners.

In addition to teaching Chemistry courses and courses in their areaof expertise, the candidate will lead departmental efforts to incorporate green and sustainable chemistry principles across the Chemistry curriculum and laboratory programs, particularly to help greenify  our gen-chem for nursing students, to reduce studentexposure to hazardous substances and increase student success.

The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate and graduate programs that provide students with a strong foundation in thechemical sciences and opportunities for advanced research. The department's faculty pursue research across a broad range of areasin chemistry and related fields, fostering an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment.

Additionally, the Department of Chemistry and the College of Artsand Sciences offer a collaborative and supportive environment for faculty and students. This position emphasizes candidates whopursue excellence in research, demonstrate a commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the department's mission of fostering student success and scientific discovery.

• Research :
  Conduct innovative research in chemistry or arelated field, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, present research at professional meetings and conferences, mentor student researchers, and seek external funding to support a productive research program.
• Teaching :
  Teach and develop undergraduate and graduatechemistry courses, prepare course materials, mentor students, andfoster their intellectual and professional development.
• Service :
  Contribute to the governance and functioning of the University, College, and Department through departmental and university service, student advising and mentoring, participation in admissions, and other professional and academic service activities.

• Reports to:
  
  Chair, Department of Chemistry
• Supervises:
  Graduate and undergraduate students, as well aslaboratory personnel, including postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, technicians, and other research staff.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to theirrole.

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely related field from acollege or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/21/2027.
• A demonstrated potential for research in the field of Applied…