Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track

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.