Position Title:

Lecturer, Chemistry

Department/School:

Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics - School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $75,000

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, & Physics (CBP) at Marist University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Chemistry beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach primarily Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses in a department that values a supportive and inclusive academic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester, consisting primarily of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses (labs count as a course). The ability to teach General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses is preferred but not required. Lecturers are fully integrated into the life of the department and university. The successful candidate is expected to engage in university-wide service, including participation on committees, advising undergraduates, contributing to department growth, keeping the curriculum current, and participating in assessment and ACS-approval activities. Lecturers are encouraged to remain professionally active to the extent possible through research, conference/workshop attendance, and/or publication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Experience teaching Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses
• Ability to teach General Chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses is desirable

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter that speaks to teaching interests, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

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, & Physics features modern laboratories in addition to updated instrumentation for teaching and research. The School of Science includes three 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 Doctor of Physical Therapy). Marist University does not offer a Physics degree; Physics courses are taught Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science majors, as well as pre-med students. The department fosters a strong sense of community and a student-centered approach to teaching, with faculty who are accessible and approachable.

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.

Hours per Week:

37.5

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.