Chemistry Faculty Tenure Track

Position: Chemistry Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track - Onondaga Community College
Job Description:

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

Requirements:

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.

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