Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:        

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Yeshiva College invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track position in Chemistry, starting in August 2025. This position will be at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. Candidates trained in Bioanalytical Chemistry will be preferred though applicants with expertise in other fields will be considered.

Position Responsibilities:

• The new faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in chemistry and biochemistry, including laboratory courses
• The teaching load will be three courses per semester (approximately 9 contact hours per semester)
• The new faculty member will have designated laboratory space to conduct research and an opportunity to mentor undergraduate students
• Additional responsibilities will include student advising, working with the faculty of the department in learning assessment, coordinating multiple laboratory sections of a course, and collaboratively contributing to the growth and educational advancement of our students

Experience & Educational Background:

• The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in chemistry/Biochemistry along with significant postdoctoral experience and excellent scholarship
• The candidate should have teaching experience and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring

Yeshiva University offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance and retirement benefits.

Salary Range:

$70,000–$90,000

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research interest (one page), and teaching statement (one page), and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the “HR link.”

About Us:        

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.