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About Hofstra:

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Computational Chemistry

School/Division: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Description:

The Chemistry Department at Hofstra University ( invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Computational Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Any area spanning computational chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates will be able to teach general chemistry (lecture and lab) and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of expertise. A typical teaching load alternates between 2 and 3 courses per semester. The Chemistry Department serves only undergraduate students, with small class sizes (10-20) for junior and senior majors. The Chemistry Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry (with ACS accreditation), and Forensic Science.

This hire is part of a cluster in Big Data and Computational Research in the Natural Sciences. The cluster is designed to support the University's goals with respect to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and the Chemistry Department encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply.

In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant research program centered on undergraduates and seek external grant funding. Intra- and extramural research collaborations are strongly encouraged. A high-performance computing ( HPC ) cluster is being built through a collaborative endeavor to support computation- and data-intensive applications as part of an awarded National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant. The HPC cluster will provide an environment that enables faculty and students to engage in computer-related teaching, learning, and research activities. The candidate will be granted access to this computational resource.

The candidate will also provide service to the department, college, and university. Experience advising and mentoring individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM fields is highly desirable. Hofstra University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and the Chemistry Department encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply.

Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry or related field required by time of employment.
• Potential to establish a successful research program that utilizes the HPC cluster.  Research may be on any topic that is chemistry-, biochemistry-, or forensics-related 
• Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry courses 
• Recent peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or industry work experience is desired but not required
• Openness to collaboration with the computational cohort to develop undergraduate classes and research initiatives 

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w ... orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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