The American Chemical Society Approved Division of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alfred University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Chemistry with a specialization in physical chemistry. The position will start in fall 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry I and II and their associated labs; Physical Chemistry-Quantum Mechanics and Physical Chemistry-Thermodynamics; and one semester of Physical Chemistry lab. Additional special topics courses involving a confluence of expertise and student interest at the advanced, honors, or first-year level may also be assigned, to an average of 15 contact hours per semester, per American Chemical Society guidelines for approved programs. This regular tenure-track faculty position.

Salary: $53,000-$57,000, Annually 

Qualifications-Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A qualified candidate must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry with a primary expertise in physical, physical organic or biophysical chemistry. All research interests across these and their related fields will be seriously considered

The regular faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty handbook (Section 5.0):
Teaching: Faculty members will meet all classes as scheduled by the Office of the Registrar. Other instructional responsibilities may include supervision of fieldwork, internships, or independent study. Faculty members who cannot attend an assigned class shall notify their students and the Chair as soon as possible, preferably in advance. The missed class(es) will be rescheduled by the faculty member.

Teaching Loads:Regular full-time faculty members are expected to carry a teaching load of twelve credit hours per semester. Credit hour equivalents for laboratory and studio classes will be calculated on a two contact hours per one credit hour basisReductions in teaching load may be considered where special research, supervision, professional, or administrative responsibilities existThesis supervision is an integral part of graduate programs and some undergraduate programs. At the graduate and undergraduate level, the equivalent teaching load shall be determined by the Chair based on the size and complexity of the work being carried outSupervision of independent study work is considered to be normal faculty activity. Under special circumstances, one or two credit hours reduction may be granted by the Dean for 12 to 24 hours of independent study supervisionClassroom Management:The management of classes is under the purview of the faculty member conducting the classProfessional conduct is expected on the part of all students and faculty. The faculty member will outline in writing his or her policies at the initial meeting of the classClasses will not be interrupted for any reason other than a perceived emergency situationGrading:Faculty members are expected to adhere to the Alfred University Grading PolicyIn addition, faculty members must submit grades to the Registrar by the date and time announced by the RegistrarScholarship/Creative Work/Research:Regular faculty at Alfred University are expected to maintain a consistent, sustained, and successful record of peer-reviewed activity, as appropriate to their School, College, or Library.Advising: Advising is important for the personal and professional growth of students. Therefore, regular faculty are expected to actively participate in advising students and should post and maintain weekly office hoursProfessional Activity:Faculty are expected to maintain professional or discipline-based involvement external to the UniversityUniversity Service:Alfred University expects its faculty to participate in a conscientious, collegial manner in the life of the University, including departmental meetings, faculty meetings, and University-wide eventsOther Duties & Responsibilities:Per appropriate university and college guidelines, advising and committee assignments are also expectedSupports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s livesSupports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and studentsMaintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experienceMaintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environmentParticipates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocolsHighly effective written and oral communication skillsContributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assignedPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.

 About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836.“We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
 

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.