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The Union College Department of Chemistry invites applications for a Lecturer/Instrumentation Specialist beginning in 2024. Successful candidates for this non- tenure-track faculty position will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field, significant breadth of experience with chemical instrumentation, and the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in laboratory courses in introductory, organic and analytical chemistry. The College has an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation, and the successful candidate will have a reduced teaching load to accommodate co-curricular responsibilities, including maintenance of the Department’s instrumentation for teaching and research, training of faculty members and students in the use of instrumentation, and working with other faculty to develop new instrumentation-based experiments for laboratory courses. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Increasing diversity on campus is a key priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is to increase diversity and support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can thrive. Candidates should share how they can further Union’s diversity goals in their cover letter. This is a three-year, renewable position. The expected salary for this position is $67,000 - $69,000, commensurate with experience. Please find the ad for this position at http://jobs.union.edu, and follow the submission instructions therein. Applications should include a CV, a teaching statement, and an instrumentation statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the applicant’s experience and interests in teaching, as well as how the applicant can contribute to the diversity of educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds. The instrumentation statement should detail the applicant’s breadth of experience with chemical instrumentation, including examples of instrument maintenance, method development, and user training. In addition, we require both graduate and undergraduate transcripts and the names and contact information for three references. An email will be sent automatically to the references requesting that they upload their letter of recommendation to our system. Review of applications will begin Oct. 2, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Union College is an undergraduate, residential, independent, liberal arts college committed to integrating engineering and science with the humanities and social sciences in new and exciting ways. We are located in Schenectady, a culturally rich and diverse city in New York State's Capital Region, three hours from New York City, Boston and Montreal. We fully support interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students and interdisciplinary teaching opportunities for faculty. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. We blend intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, and life and disability coverage. For more information, visit our website: http://www.union.edu.

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is looking for someone to fill a sudden opening to teach Chemistry for a year as a Visiting Professor. If you are interested, please contact Steve Tysoe at tysoes@rpi.edu for more details.

The Skidmore College, ACS-approved Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time instructor position to begin Fall 2023. A Master’s degree or higher in chemistry, chemical education, or a related field is required, and teaching experience is preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring a diverse student population is essential. Skidmore is a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, New York with a student population of 2,650, 24% of whom are domestic students of color, 12% are international students, and 14% are first generation students. The successful candidate will contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their inclusive teaching and mentoring of students. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio (8:1), Skidmore is known for having a faculty devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates. Responsibilities: The major responsibility of the position will be laboratory instruction in general chemistry during the fall and spring semesters. Other responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating multi-section laboratory courses.
• Supervision of student workers.
• Experimental and laboratory preparations.
• Laboratory curriculum development.
• Grading of laboratory assignments.
• Assisting the department in remaining compliant with safety protocols, EPA regulations, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Departmental service.

The full-time (nine month) appointment will be made for a three-year period, with the potential for renewal, and includes healthcare, retirement, and personal tuition benefits. Additionally, a candidate who serves in this position continuously for three years is eligible for internal and external tuition benefits for their dependents. The successful candidate will teach an average of 9 contact hours per week, and laboratory class sizes are typically limited to 16 students or fewer. Additional compensation for summer instruction is sometimes possible. Skidmore supports faculty in many ways, including internal grants for faculty development, a new faculty learning community, a Center for Teaching and Learning, and funds to travel to meetings or workshops and for societal memberships. Skidmore has completed the first two of three phases of the innovative Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS). Accordingly, the Chemistry Department is now housed in entirely newly constructed spaces in CIS. Please visit https://www.skidmore.edu/chemistry/search/ for additional information including about teaching loads, resources available, the search process, and the new CIS teaching labs. We encourage applications from individuals with identities historically minoritized in the sciences and who have experience working with diverse student populations. Successful applicants should highlight any specific experiences and expertise related to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational community throughout their application materials. A complete application includes the following materials: Education:

• A Master's degree or higher in chemistry, chemical education, or a related field is required, and teaching experience in preferred.

Review of applications will begin on February 16^th and will continue until the position is filled.  Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application.
• Cover Letter that includes how you will effectively engage with a diverse student body as a teacher and mentor.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts as one PDF.
• The names, affiliations, & contact information of three professional references.

Pay Range:  Commensurate with experience In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice. Apply  via this link EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Pallidus, Inc., is a fast-growing producer of large diameter Silicon Carbide wafers for high power and high frequency semiconductor applications in Transportation, Green Energy, Telecommunication, and Industrial markets.  Pallidus’ M-SiC™ technology delivers step change improvements in SiC quality and cost effectiveness to drive wafer to device yield performance.   Pallidus is a high energy, technology driven, and innovative startup company looking for like-minded people to join our team.

 

SCOPE

Developing, characterizing, and optimizing new materials is essential for the continued growth and success of Pallidus. The R&D Chemist will play a key role in this critical mission and will report to the Director of Source R&D.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Perform wet chemistry (dilutions, extractions, etc.) and small and intermediate scale synthesis.
• Safely handle hazardous materials
• Follow safety and environmental regulations
• Maintain a clean, orderly laboratory
• Collect and analyze data using a variety of analytical tools including NMR, FTIR, thermal gravimetric analysis, and mass spectrometry
• Review and execute test plans
• Keep accurate and detailed laboratory records
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and method development on analytical instrumentation

REQUIREMENTS

 

• Applicants should have a BS degree in Chemistry, an eagerness to learn, and strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; must be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be a US Citizen or be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. to meet Export Control requirements

Qualified applicant shall send their resume to hr@pallidus.com; please cc Tom Dobbins (tom.dobbins@pallidus.com) and Mike Fornasiero (mike.fornasiero@pallidus.com)

Bard College is seeking an instructor for THREE sections of CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry for the Fall semester of 2022. Each section meets for 3-hours per week starting Aug 31st. Candidates must have a masters or PhD in chemistry. If interested, please send a resume to clafratt@bard.edu. This position will remain open until filled.