Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Sept. 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 20, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Sept. 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 20, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Teaching responsibilities will be in introductory and organic chemistry courses and labs, with additional teaching responsibilities depending on area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs (https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies) . The College has new and growing initiatives in environmental science and engineering and biomedical engineering; candidates contributing to one of these areas through work in Green Chemistry, Environmental Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry are especially welcome. This position involves teaching, on average, two courses in each of three trimesters. It is expected that the successful hire will establish and maintain a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students and enhances the synergy between the chemistry department and other science and engineering departments.

About the Department of Chemistry (https://www.union.edu/chemistry) :

The new hire will expand our department from twelve to thirteen permanent faculty members with support from one administrative assistant and one laboratory specialist. One faculty member also serves as the department’s dedicated instrumentation specialist. Annually, about 15-25 students graduate with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry, and about 11% of the students on campus take introductory chemistry courses. Our department has a strong collegial culture; we collaborate to continue to innovate and improve our approaches to teaching and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal arts with engineering setting. We have offices and research spaces in several science and engineering buildings, the most recent of which – the Integrated Science and Engineering Center – completed in 2020. We maintain an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation (https://www.union.edu/sites/default/files/chemistry/202302/chemdepartmentinstrumentationlistrev02232023.pdf) in support of research and teaching.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• cover letter; please include how you can further Union's diversity goals

• curriculum vitae

• statement of experience and interests in teaching, in which you reflect on your teaching experience, as well as how you can both contribute to diverse educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 2 pages)

• statement of research plans, in which you outline your specific research plans, including how you will involve undergraduate students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 3 pages)

• graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Union has a commitment to increasing diversity and supporting an environment in which people who come from varied and diverse backgrounds can thrive. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups in chemistry. All candidates should share how they can further Union's diversity goals in their cover letter and throughout their application materials. Please send questions and other inquiries to Associate Professor and Chair, Laura MacManus-Spencer, at chemchair@union.edu.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500 . Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.