Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$96k–$106k/yr
Department Chemistry Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment …
Skills: Organic Chemistry, Undergraduate Research, Teaching, Mentoring, Physical Organic Chemistry
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$96k–$106k/yr
Department Psychological Science Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning…
Skills: Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Undergraduate Teaching, Statistics, Experimental Design
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$62k–$70k/yr
Department Accounting Services Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respe…
Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, General ledger, Bank reconciliation, Fixed assets
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Facilities Operations - Administrative Office Job Family Service - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environme…
Skills: Cleaning, Sanitation, Floor maintenance, Dust mopping, Damp mopping
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$62k–$64k/yr
Department Admissions Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for di…
Skills: Communication, Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Problem solving, Interpersonal skills
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$96k–$106k/yr
Department Political Science Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning emp…
Skills: Political Science, American Politics, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Civil Liberties
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Dean of the Faculty Office Job Family Staff - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency an…
Skills: Administrative support, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Data entry, Budget operations
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$62k–$76k/yr
Department Facilities Operations - Administrative Office Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment…
Skills: Custodial Supervision, Staff Training, Performance Management, Cleaning Standards, Chemical Safety
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Sociology Job Family Staff - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for dif…
Skills: Budget Operations, Administrative Support, Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Event Organization
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Registrar Job Family Staff - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for dif…
Skills: Administrative Support, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$78k/yr
Department Advancement Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for d…
Skills: Volunteer Engagement, Program Planning, CRM Databases, Google Suite, Relationship Management
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Facilities Operations - Administrative Office Job Family Service - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environme…
Skills: General Cleaning, Floor Care, Equipment Maintenance, Event Set-up, Heavy Lifting
United States · On-site
Department Facilities Operations - Administrative Office Job Family Service - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environme…
Skills: Plumbing, Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$90k/yr
Department Human Resources Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect f…
Skills: Organizational Development, Employment Equity, Training Design, Onboarding, Employee Resource Group Management
United States · Hybrid
$70k–$92k/yr
Department Computing and Information Services Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transpa…
Skills: SaaS Administration, Data Integration, SQL, API Management, JavaScript
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · Hybrid
$62k–$77k/yr
Department Advancement Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for d…
Skills: Alumni Relations, Career Services, Community Management, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$32/hr
Department Dean of Strategic Planning and Academic Resources Job Family Staff - Non-Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an env…
Skills: Executive Administrative Support, Property Management, Calendar Management, Financial Reconciliation, Contract Administration
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States · On-site
Department Health Services Job Family Administrator Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect f…
Skills: Emergency Medical Care, Patient Assessment, CLIA Waived Testing, Medical Records Management, Welfare Checks
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States • On-site
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The successful candidate will establish an active and inclusive undergraduate research program and contribute to the development and teaching of the Organic Chemistry curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses and mentoring undergraduate students in research.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, inclusive teaching, and the ability to establish an engaging research program.
Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu
Position Introduction:
The Department of Chemistry at Vassar College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Organic Chemistry, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will establish an active and inclusive undergraduate research program and contribute to the development and teaching of the Organic Chemistry curriculum.
Job Description:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and the ability to establish an active, engaging undergraduate research program. Candidates should have the ability to teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as the department's upper-level Integrated laboratory course. We welcome applications from candidates with research expertise spanning the broad field of organic chemistry and particularly encourage applications from those whose research focuses on physical organic chemistry, nano- and meso-scale materials, polymers, or bioorganic chemistry. Opportunities exist to develop upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise and to contribute to interdisciplinary programs, including Biochemistry and Environmental Studies. The teaching load is four courses during the first year of the appointment. Thereafter, faculty teach four courses per academic year while mentoring undergraduate research or other forms of intensive student scholarship. The successful candidate will receive competitive startup funds, dedicated laboratory space, and access to shared departmental instrumentation and research facilities (see https://www.vassar.edu/chemistry/facilities).
Application Materials:
Cover Letter & CV
Teaching Statement
Research Statement
Community Impact Statement (https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/community-impact-statement/)
Undergraduate and Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)
Contact information for three references who will provide reference letters upon request. Note: Candidates will be prompted for the contact information following the submission of the application.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted online at: https://vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Vassar-External and addressed to Dr. Bendavid. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Leah Isseroff Bendavid, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, at lebendavid@vassar.edu. Review of applicant materials will begin on September 25, 2026 and will continue until the position has been filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after September 25, 2026 will be reviewed.
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The annual base starting salary range for this position is $96,000 to $106,000 (USD). This range includes new faculty appointments beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock as well as Assistant Professors with previous tenure-line experience who will be on an accelerated tenure clock. 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 an Assistant Professor in this position with a PhD beginning the first year of a standard tenure clock in Fall 2027 is $100,000.
The Loeb is a teaching museum, free and open to the public, supporting Vassar College’s mission and communities.
Formerly the Vassar College Art Gallery, we were the first art museum at a college or university that was part of the institution’s original plan. Today, the Loeb’s permanent collection includes over 22,000 works, comprised of paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, textiles, and glass and ceramic wares. We strive to be a catalyst for scholarly, creative, and social justice work by Vassar students and others. Our undertakings reflect a commitment to broaden, and amplify, the voices represented in the museum setting, and to ensure that the Loeb’s programs and practices have a positive impact on our communities. IMPACT STATEMENT By engaging with the Loeb’s collections and programs, individuals build capacity to make meaningful connections—intellectual, creative, emotional—through the visual arts across time, place, and cultures. COMMITMENT TO DEAI The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College commits to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion as core values across its culture, systems, and practices. We pledge to allocate resources (human and financial) to create and sustain a museum culture and program in which difference is celebrated. The Loeb can best serve its communities by examining critically its own history and systemic biases, and working continually to resist discrimination and present a variety of narratives. A fundamental shift in institutional ethos toward equity and inclusion enhances the Loeb’s mission to support the goals of the college. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center is to enhance and support the College’s goals of leadership, scholarship, and integrative learning. The Loeb achieves this through the preservation, documentation, interpretation, presentation, and development of its collections; and through a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions and educational activities aimed at diverse audiences.
Offices: 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, US
View all jobs at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art CenterThe Loeb is a teaching museum, free and open to the public, supporting Vassar College’s mission and communities.
Formerly the Vassar College Art Gallery, we were the first art museum at a college or university that was part of the institution’s original plan. Today, the Loeb’s permanent collection includes over 22,000 works, comprised of paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, textiles, and glass and ceramic wares. We strive to be a catalyst for scholarly, creative, and social justice work by Vassar students and others. Our undertakings reflect a commitment to broaden, and amplify, the voices represented in the museum setting, and to ensure that the Loeb’s programs and practices have a positive impact on our communities. IMPACT STATEMENT By engaging with the Loeb’s collections and programs, individuals build capacity to make meaningful connections—intellectual, creative, emotional—through the visual arts across time, place, and cultures. COMMITMENT TO DEAI The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College commits to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion as core values across its culture, systems, and practices. We pledge to allocate resources (human and financial) to create and sustain a museum culture and program in which difference is celebrated. The Loeb can best serve its communities by examining critically its own history and systemic biases, and working continually to resist discrimination and present a variety of narratives. A fundamental shift in institutional ethos toward equity and inclusion enhances the Loeb’s mission to support the goals of the college. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center is to enhance and support the College’s goals of leadership, scholarship, and integrative learning. The Loeb achieves this through the preservation, documentation, interpretation, presentation, and development of its collections; and through a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions and educational activities aimed at diverse audiences.
Offices: 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, US
View all jobs at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center