Vassar College

Lecturer in Chemistry

Department: Chemistry Department

Posting Removal Date:

Posting Number: F121P

For full consideration applicants should apply by:



About Vassar College


Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the
homelands of the Munsee Lenape. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and studios and in individually-mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on college-wide and departmental committees. The College maintains a generous leave policy, provides strong support for research, and encourages multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.

Position Introduction


The Department of Chemistry at Vassar College invites applications for a 3-year renewable position at the rank of a Lecturer, beginning in August 2025.

AA Statement


Vassar College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Description


We seek a full-time colleague  to teach lectures and laboratories in the Organic Chemistry program. Candidates should have a PhD in chemistry with demonstrated interest in and/or expertise in pedagogy and a strong commitment to working in a collaborative team environment. The position is a 3-year renewable appointment. The teaching load is 5 courses per academic year and involves active participation in curriculum development within the department.

Salary Wage Range


Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this position is $87,000 to $91,000 (USD). This range includes new lecturer appointments beginning the first year of a standard 3-year contract (renewable) as well as Lecturers with previous teaching experience. When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The starting salary for a Lecture with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard 3-year contract in Fall 2025 is $91,000.

How to Apply


Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable for initial application), statement of teaching philosophy, a personal statement, a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching and other involvements (additional information can be found at
https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/), and names of three people willing to provide a letter of reference upon request.

Apply online at:
https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4054
. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Sarjit Kaur, Chair of Chemistry (sakaur@vassar.edu).  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after October 15, 2024 will be reviewed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply


All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4054.

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