Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry

Department/School:

School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $90,000

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry starting Fall 2026. The Department’s academic mission is immeasurably enriched by an inclusive community in which diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Thus, candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and the ability to establish an active research program involving undergraduates. Teaching duties will be in the successful candidate’s area of interest as well as foundation chemistry courses as needed. The candidate will also play a key role in helping to maintain the department’s ACS-approved curriculum. Academic advising, committee service, and active contributions to the growth and development of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics at Marist University are also expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Chemistry or closely related field required. 

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will teach up to seven courses each year. Teaching duties may primarily include foundation chemistry courses, lectures and labs, as well as courses that support Marist’s Core curriculum. Additional teaching duties will depend on the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The candidate will develop a rigorous research program involving undergraduates. In addition, the candidate is expected to engage in university-wide service such as participation on committees, advising undergraduates, taking an active part in department growth, keeping the curriculum current, and participating in assessment and ACS-approval activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience and a commitment to innovative teaching-learning. Strong communications skills.  Postdoctoral or other experience in the field (e.g., in industry). Previous recent research experience, and track record of securing funding.

Required Application Documents:

Cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research plans, and contact details for three professional references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on August 15, 2025 and will continue to receive applications 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:

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.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse 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.