Description
The Department of Chemistry at York College of Pennsylvania (YCP), a vibrant, student-centered institution,
invites applications for an energetic and engaging full-time tenure-track appointment in chemistry at the rank
of assistant professor, beginning August, 2026. The Chemistry Department at YCP includes eight full-time
faculty members and a full-time lab manager who together support over 60 undergraduates across four
majors (biochemistry, cannabis chemistry, chemistry, and forensic chemistry). The department is in the final
stage of attaining approval by the ACS to award certified degrees in chemistry. Each of our chemistry degrees
is distinguished for its hands-on experiential learning, small class sizes, and extensive student/faculty
interactions. Our faculty are enthusiastic teachers who engage in a variety of instructional models, including
the flipped classroom and POGIL. The Chemistry Department is known for engaging students in authentic
research, including traditional areas of chemistry as well as green chemistry, computational chemistry,
chemical education, and forensic and cannabis chemistry. Nearly all majors participate in independent
research mentored by a faculty member. Our active culture of student-initiated research is supported by over
$2M in analytical instrumentation including our 500 MHz NMR, ICP-MS, GC-MS, MALDI-TOF MS, XRF, FT-IR
(and microscope), Raman, RT-PCR, and a newly acquired LC-MS. The department has strong partnerships with
local and national industry collaborators, through the Chemistry Industry Advisory Council (CIAC), which
provides opportunities for our students to engage in internships and other collaborative experiences. Many
times, these experiences lead to permanent employment after graduation. In general, our graduates are
extremely successful in securing employment by the chemical industry, as well as enrolling in programs in
pursuit of advanced academic work; about half of our graduates enroll in PhD programs across the country
each year.
The successful candidate will have undergraduate chemistry teaching experience and a desire to utilize their
knowledge and skills in teaching introductory and upper-level chemistry courses, mentoring and advising
undergraduates, and conducting research which includes undergraduate students. Primary duties will involve
teaching undergraduates in general and/or organic chemistry as well as upper-level electives in chemistry.
Secondary responsibilities will include developing new laboratory and research experiences for students in the
area of chemical expertise of the successful candidate, with preference being given to candidates with
experience in polymer chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and/or cannabis
chemistry.
Requirements
An earned Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field is preferred; ABD will be considered. The
candidate will preferably have training in a specific sub-discipline that can support instruction and
undergraduate research in polymer chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and/or
cannabis chemistry. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a minimum of: two years of successful experience
teaching undergraduate chemistry courses (inclusive of graduate teaching assistantships); a relevant plan for
supporting undergraduate research; and a broad knowledge of chemistry. Preference will be given to
candidates who have experience maintaining analytical instrumentation. The ideal candidate will possess an
ability to communicate effectively, organize collaborative laboratory work, and exhibit excellent interpersonal
skills. Candidates invited for on-campus interviews will be expected to deliver a successful teaching
demonstration and research presentation to a target audience of current undergraduates and department
faculty.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, organize course materials and
laboratory work, work collaboratively with colleagues and students, and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
