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Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry


Description of Department:

The Department of Chemistry is an ACS-accredited program with an active undergraduate research program and a small master's degree program. The department maintains one of the highest graduation rates of ACS-certified degrees in the SUNY system. The department supports undergraduate degrees in biochemistry, chemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, a minor in forensic science, and a Chemistry Master's degree. The department is working to develop a new Materials Chemistry Program. The department and its faculty are highly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and are highly interested in adding diverse candidates, including women, to its faculty. The department is well-equipped for teaching and research. The department supports summer research by funding student stipends through alumni funds. The department also supports a number of graduate students through teaching assistantships. The department includes several faculty members with awards in Mentorship, Teaching, Research, and Service. The faculty is committed to providing mentorship to new faculty for their success at Oswego. The Chemistry Department moved to a new 250,000 square foot, $118 million science building in August 2013.

The Department of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry position.

Posting Date: September 26, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Salary levels, commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information.

Date of Appointment: Fall 2024 (or for Faculty will be date of obligation)

Description of Responsibilities:

The Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in environmental chemistry, general education courses offered in chemistry, and specialty courses in their area of expertise. The Assistant Professor will be an active participant in the department's vibrant undergraduate and graduate research programs by working with several students. The Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry will be expected to sponsor candidates for the Master of Science chemistry degree and increase the recognition of the department and of SUNY Oswego. They may also contribute to the newly-established Great Lakes Institute or the Environmental Research Center at SUNY Oswego. Additionally, they will be expected to seek external funding through grants.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.


Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field at the time of appointment
• Clearly articulated understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues (evidenced by diversity statement)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-doctoral and/or previous teaching experience is desirable
• Research experience in fresh water or air

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)


Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

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Search Chair:

Dr. Jeffery Schneider at jeffery.schneider@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.


Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae/resume
3. Teaching statement (teaching philosophy, any evidence of prior teaching effectiveness, and inclusive pedagogy),
4. Research Statement (current and proposed research to be accomplished at SUNY Oswego)
5. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
6. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded
   and date conferred
7. Contact information for three professional references

electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

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