Chemistry Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Chemistry Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track.

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry, beginning Fall 2026.

This is a campus-based position. Faculty are expected to teach face-to-face courses on campus and be regularly present to support instruction, laboratory activities, advising, and departmental responsibilities. While the department offers a limited number of online or hybrid courses, these are part of the overall instructional portfolio and do not constitute a remote appointment.

The primary focus of this position is instruction in General Chemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory) and introductory chemistry courses designed for health and allied health students.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry I and II (lecture and laboratory)
• Teach introductory chemistry courses for health professions and non-majors
• Teach additional chemistry courses as departmental needs require
• Teaching assignments will be determined by enrollment patterns and departmental needs. Faculty are expected to maintain rigorous laboratory instruction consistent with transfer-level expectations and pre-professional standards.

Instructional Focus

• Support strong General Chemistry preparation for STEM and Engineering Science students
• Provide clear and structured instruction for allied health and pre-professional students
• Maintain high laboratory standards emphasizing safe and accurate experimental practice
• Contribute to stable enrollment and consistent course sequencing

Major Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
• Maintain regular on-campus availability for student support and advising
• Provide academic advising to support persistence and timely degree completion
• Develop and revise curriculum aligned with program and institutional learning outcomes
• Assess student learning and participate in outcomes-based assessment activities
• Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper use of chemical and analytical equipment
• Use appropriate instructional technology to enhance learning
• Obtain Quality Matters (QM) certification within a reasonable timeframe if teaching online or hybrid courses
• Provide timely feedback on student work and submit required academic materials by established deadlines
• Participate in departmental, school, and college service activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.

           OR

• Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Chemistry from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching General Chemistry I and II
• Experience teaching introductory chemistry for health or non-majors students
• Experience teaching laboratory courses
• Experience teaching in a community college or open-access institution
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining academic standards in science coursework
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Ability to teach chemistry using structured and applied approaches
• Demonstrated laboratory competency
• Commitment to collaborative departmental work

Additional Information:

• Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466. 
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please note: If hired, official transcripts will be required.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

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Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.