Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry Syracuse University - 4.3 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications General academic student support Teaching chemistry Committee work Doctoral degree in chemistry Developing new academic courses Academic institution experience Doctor of Chemistry Experience working with undergraduate students Doctor of Philosophy Grading University teaching experience Chemistry Senior level Course design Full Job Description Job # 078993 Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry Location Syracuse, NY Campus Syracuse, NY Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy. Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000 Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status Exempt Hours Determined by Department Chair Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Unionized Position Code CF Job Description The Department of Chemistry at Syracuse University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor to teach introductory chemistry courses, starting in fall 2027. This position is initially a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Syracuse University has a promotion structure for Teaching Professors, with Associate Teaching Professors and Full Teaching Professors being eligible for renewable contracts of up to five years. Teaching Professors are full members of the departmental and university community and are eligible to vote on department, college and university decisions, excluding tenure-track faculty hiring and promotion and tenure decisions. Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to the search chair Dr. Jon French at . This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United. Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field and relevant teaching experience. Job Specific Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching large introductory chemistry courses. Responsibilities Teaching six courses per year (3:3 load). Teaching and grading undergraduate classes. Developing and/or updating class syllabi and new classes as appropriate. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Advising undergraduates majoring in Chemistry fields. Acting as a reader for distinction and honors projects. Serving on committees. Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes. Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools/Equipment Not Applicable Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, and contact information for three professional references. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 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