Chemistry Faculty Tenure Track

Chemistry Faculty;
Full-Time, Tenure Track

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.

Teaching 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
• Teaching assignments will be determined by enrollment patterns and departmental needs. Faculty are expected to maintain rigorous laboratory instruction consistent with transfer-level expectations and pre-professional standards.

Instructional Focus

• 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

Major Responsibilities

• 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

USD $61,466.00/Yr.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

Additional Information:

• Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
• 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.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note:
If hired, official transcripts will be required.

Please contact hr if you have questions.