Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Craft Food and Beverage (Tenure Track)This is a 12 month position.The Department of Chemistry at Hartwick College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in the Department of Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in July 2025. This faculty member will also direct Hartwick's Center for Craft Food and Beverage. We seek candidates with expertise in Food Science, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field, with preference given to those with food chemistry experience. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Food Science or Analytical Chemistry. Specific teaching assignments will include Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Chemistry, Food Chemistry. Teaching load will average 12 semester credit hours, and all faculty members teach during the College's distinctive four-week January Term. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute 2/5 of their time to direct the Beverage and Baking Innovation Labs, which make-up the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage. This Center, unique for a 4-year liberal arts college, provides research, testing and support for the greater small grains, brewing, distilling, and baking industries and includes a fee-for-service laboratory focused on raw grain quality and brewing science. The laboratories, which include advanced analytical instrumentation, serve a diverse client base and provide quality testing and research services. The candidate will lead operations of the labs, mentor the technical staff and students, and foster an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. This role also presents opportunities to leverage the lab's resources for research in food science and food chemistry, benefiting both the candidate's scholarly pursuits and the broader academic and professional community.The candidate will be expected to contribute ? of their time (averaging 12 semester credit hours) to the teaching, research, and service missions of the College. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant community of scholars committed to excellence in teaching and research and to help shape the future of food science education and research at Hartwick College. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching. Tenure-track faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly or creative activities. Committee service, including campus wide and departmental governance, and academic advising are expected for re-appointment, tenure, and promotion.Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders - what you do at Hartwick really matters.An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York - a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community. Women, minorities, and all other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.Key Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in food science, analytical chemistry, and related areas.
- Lead the Center for Craft Food and Beverage (manage lab technicians, engage with Center clients, attend industry and association conferences and meetings)
- Develop and maintain a research program in food science/chemistry utilizing existing analytical equipment, including: Agilent Ultivo LC/MS, Agilent 1260 HPLC, Agilent 8860/5977B GC/MS and additional quality control instruments for food and beverage analysis
- Collaborate with faculty members, and supervise and mentor undergraduate students, to conduct research in food science and quality measurement.
- Develop and deliver educational and professional development training programs, seminars, and workshops.
- Participate in relevant local, regional, and national industry meetings and conferences.
- Maintain awareness of trends in ingredients, products, and new technologies in the greater food and beverage industry.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in the greater food/beverage industry.
- Strong technical background in food science, chemistry, and analytical methods.
- Knowledge of laboratory methods for the analysis of food and food raw materials.
- Experience in supervision and training of technical staff or students.
- Ability to evaluate and interpret data and prepare summaries and reports.
- Ability to plan, organize, and conduct research projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and client demands.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
To apply, please send:
- a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing qualifications and experience including: teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching and scholarly excellence
- a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system
- a statement outlining current and future research plans.
- A teaching statement outlining teaching philosophy, experience, and interests.
- A statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will support Hartwick College's Diversity Statement,
- Three letters of reference from your academic referees, sent directly by them to [email protected] , with the position title and your name in the Subject line.
Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Professor Andrew Piefer at [email protected]Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.Visit the following website to apply: