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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Mathematics & Natural Sciences | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2026 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 10 Months | | Position ID: | 198649 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
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.
Job Description:
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
Requirements:
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. |
