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REGISTERED NURSE Health Services
Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative and exciting community? If so, this may be the position for you! We're hiring a Registered Nurse to work in the student health center at Union College.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INTERCULTURAL AFFAIRS Intercultural Affairs
Join us in shaping a vibrant, inclusive campus community where your passion for equity, diversity, and belonging can make a lasting impact. Apply now for the Assistant Director of Intercultural Affairs role at Union College!
ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST Advancement Info Srvcs
In their role supporting Advancement, the Advancement Information specialist follows policies and works with speed and a high degree of accuracy to ensure that all gifts, pledges and pledge payments are processed accurately and efficiently.
CUSTODIAN - PT Facilities Services
Cleaners are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office space and common spaces across campus.
TEMPORARY FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR EHS
This temporary position is for 12-16 weeks, open immediately. If you enjoy fire safety inspections while interacting with the campus community, this is a great opportunity.
LECTURER/DIRECTOR OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE Music
The Union College Music Department is seeking a full-time Lecturer/Director of Music Performance to begin in Fall 2024 to lead the choral and orchestral programs and supervise the department’s performance activities. The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct the Union College Choir and Union College and Community Orchestra. The department is looking for someone with a high artistic vision to continue growing these ensembles.
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SPANISH AND HISPANIC STUDIES Modern Languages
The Spanish Program in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Union College is seeking a candidate for a tenure track position with a Latin Americanist focus, preferably with a specialization in Mexico, Central America, or Andean Region. We are also interested in a candidate with a background in Border Studies or Indigenous Studies. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish is required.
TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES Facilities Services
Temporary Administrative assistant needed to assist department in processing incoming requests; disseminates information and forwards to appropriate staff.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS COORDINATOR - FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES Facilities Services
Coordinates critical department tasks within Facilities Services that will assist the department in efficient operations by processing incoming requests; disseminates information and coordinates between multiple departments ensuring success. Establishes and drives processes and workflows for the facilities services department, including financial transactions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and other office and house operations and activities.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PROJECT INTAKE MANAGER Communications
Are you a dynamic and strategic communicator with a passion for driving organizational success? If so, keep reading! We're hiring an exceptional individual to lead our internal communications and project intake efforts.
TROLLEY DRIVER - ON CALL Campus Safety
Provide safe transportation of Union College Students, Staff and Community Members to and from College approved locations - CDL required.
VAN DRIVER - ON CALL Campus Safety
Provide safe transportation of Union College Students, Staff and Community Members to and from College approved locations - No CDL required for this position.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Union College in Schenectady, NY invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position starting 1 September 2024 focused in the area of computational thermal fluid sciences. Candidates with computational research in energy and/or environmental applications are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is required, but applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will also be considered. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDENT & YOUNG ALUMNI GIVING Annual Giving
As the Assistant Director of Student & Young Alumni Giving, you'll lead the charge in fostering a culture of philanthropy among our students and young alumni. You'll oversee innovative programs like the GOLD initiative, student philanthropy campaigns, and a dynamic Phonathon program, all while collaborating with a vibrant team to enhance engagement and financial support from these vital groups. If you're a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and passionate about higher education, we encourage you to apply.
CAMPUS SAFETY OFFICER - FT Campus Safety
Do you enjoy ensuring others are safe? Union College is hiring a Campus Safety Officer to ensure we have a safe and secure campus environment.
LECTURER IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Union College of Schenectady, NY invites applications for a permanent lecturer to be reviewed after three years with potential for promotion to Senior Lecturer in the sixth year. We are looking for a candidate to offer courses in manufacturing, quality control, statistics and engineering graphics as well as teach introductory undergraduate mechanical engineering courses (introduction to engineering design, statics, thermodynamics, or material science) In addition to teaching, the lecturer will have co-curricular responsibilities to advise and mentor ME students to succeed in mechanical engineering.
Mary H. '80 and Richard K. '80 Templeton Assistant Professor of Computer Science Computer Science
Union College, a highly-selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering college, invites applications for the Tenure-Track Mary H. '80 and Richard K. '80 Templeton Assistant Professor of Computer Science, beginning September 2024.  This endowed position is part of a broader initiative to further strengthen and integrate computer science and engineering with the liberal arts at Union. The area of expertise is open.  Successful applicants will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, mentoring undergraduates, and to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
LECTURER AND INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALIST: CHEMISTRY Chemistry
The Union College Department of Chemistry invites applications for a Lecturer/ Instrumentation Specialist beginning in 2024. Successful candidates for this non-tenure-track faculty position will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field, significant breadth of experience with chemical instrumentation, and the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GEOSCIENCES Geosciences
The Geosciences Department at Union College invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2024.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY (TWO POSITIONS) Physics & Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors, one in condensed matter physics (broadly construed), the other in any field of physics or astronomy which can complement our existing strengths. A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. We expect applicants to have strong research credentials, evidence of teaching or mentoring a diverse student body, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education including research with undergraduate students.

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