Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track

R00035571

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Chemistry

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Job Description

Position Introduction:

The Department of Chemistry at Vassar College invites applications
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organic
Chemistry, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will
establish an active and inclusive undergraduate research program
and contribute to the development and teaching of the Organic
Chemistry curriculum.

Job Description:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related
field by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is
preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to
excellence in undergraduate education, inclusive teaching and
mentoring, and the ability to establish an active, engaging
undergraduate research program. Candidates should have the ability
to teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well
as the department's upper-level Integrated laboratory course. We
welcome applications from candidates with research expertise
spanning the broad field of organic chemistry and particularly
encourage applications from those whose research focuses on
physical organic chemistry, nano- and meso-scale materials,
polymers, or bioorganic chemistry. Opportunities exist to develop
upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise and to
contribute to interdisciplinary programs, including Biochemistry
and Environmental Studies. The teaching load is four courses during
the first year of the appointment. Thereafter, faculty teach four
courses per academic year while mentoring undergraduate research or
other forms of intensive student scholarship. The successful
candidate will receive competitive startup funds, dedicated
laboratory space, and access to shared departmental instrumentation
and research facilities (see https://www.vassar.edu/chemistry/facilities).

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
• Undergraduate and Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy

is acceptable at the time of application)

• Contact information for three references who will provide

reference letters upon request. Note: Candidates will be prompted
for the contact information following the submission of the
application.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External
and addressed to Dr. Bendavid. Questions about the position may be
directed to Dr. Leah Isseroff Bendavid, Chair of the Department of
Chemistry, at lebendavid@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials
will begin on September 25, 2026 and will continue until the
position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications
received after September 25, 2026 will be reviewed.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The annual base starting salary range for this position is $96,000
to $106,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as
Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will
be on an accelerated tenure clock. When extending an offer of
employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not
limited to) candidate's education/training, work experience,
internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations. This salary range represents the College's good
faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting
salary for an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD
beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is
$100,000.

To apply, visit https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar-External/job/Poughkeepsie-NY/Assistant-Professor-of-Chemistry--Tenure-Track_R00035571?jobFamilyGroup=71e2c39500161003e7c502c9a45f8212.

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