Assistant Professor - Physical Chemistry or Biochemistry

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Chemistry

College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

Adelphi University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in chemistry that begins August 2027.
A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is required; additional
post-doctoral or industrial experience is desired. Preference will
be given to applicants that are biochemists or physical chemists.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in
general chemistry, physical chemistry or biochemistry, and on
occasion advanced courses related to one's field. Our new colleague
will join an ACS-approved program where undergraduate research is
embedded into our culture. The successful candidate must therefore
also be committed to establishing a high-quality research program
with undergraduate researchers and be committed to becoming an
outstanding teacher. We are especially interested in candidates
from historically underrepresented communities and candidates who
can help the department make the educational experience more
inclusive for our diverse student populations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The teaching load is 18 credits with opportunities for research

release. Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses
including lectures and laboratories.

• The primary teaching assignment will be general chemistry, and

biochemistry or physical chemistry. Other teaching responsibilities
will include special topics courses related to their field.

• The successful candidate will be expected to build and sustain

an ongoing record of research with undergraduate students from
diverse cultural backgrounds that will result in peer-reviewed
publications and presentations by students at national
meetings.

• The successful candidate will contribute to service duties

within the department, college, university, and at professional
levels; engage in the mentoring and advising of chemistry and
biochemistry majors; attend our weekly chemistry seminar along with
the rest of our faculty members and majors; and collaborate with
other faculty across the STEM disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. in chemistry or a or a

closely related, chemistry-intensive field. Additional
post-doctoral or industrial experience is preferred.

• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the University's

goal of improving higher education for diverse and underrepresented
students. We have a strong interest in ensuring that all candidates
hired for faculty appointments share our commitment to educational
access, equity, excellence, and diversity.

APPLICATION:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials online at
https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/
to be considered.

• Cover letter (maximum two-pages double-spaced) that explains

why you are an excellent candidate for the job, why specifically
you want to work at Adelphi, and anything other relevant
information. Any candidate that is a tenure-track or tenured
professor at another institution must explain why they desire to
move to Adelphi.

• Curriculum vitae. On the last page, please provide the names

and email addresses of three academic references willing to write
you a letter of recommendation. We will handle requesting the
letters.

• Statement of teaching philosophy-maximum two-pages

double-spaced.

• Research proposal appropriate for involving undergraduate

students that is 3-7 pages double-spaced. References do not count
towards the page limit. You must include a section titled
"Research with Undergraduates" where you discuss
how undergraduates can be involved in your research and that you
understand that there are not graduate students in the chemistry
department of Adelphi University.

• We do not require transcripts in the application, but you will

be expected to provide an official graduate transcript if you are
invited for an in-person interview.

• For questions, inquiries may be directed to Professor Dan

Silverio, Associate Professor, Chair, Search Committee, at
dsilverio@adelphi.edu.

• Review of applications will begin Nov 9, 2026 and continue

until the position is filled. If the position is still posted on
the Adelphi site, the position has not been filled.

• This appointment is subject to final approval by the Adelphi

University Board of Trustees.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally
ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated
to transforming students' lives through small classes with
world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to
support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional
liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with
particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and
Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health
and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World
Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational
university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main
campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson
Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers
students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master's degree
and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal
arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful
partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000
graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from
43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top
publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that
plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

For further information about the department of
chemistry, please visit our website: http://chemistry.adelphi.edu.
For chemistry instrumentation, see https://www.adelphi.edu/arts-sciences/stem/chemistry/labs/.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base
salary range for this position is $77,000 - $82,000. Adelphi
University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope
and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience,
education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as
market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be
warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable
equivalent prior higher education experience at another
University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for
faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to
employees, please click here.

To apply, visit https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ADELPHI&cws=43&rid=3432
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