Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure-Track

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track 

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Eastern Connecticut State University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications to contribute to meeting Eastem's educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.

Job Description
The Department of Biochemistry & Physical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, beginning in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will establish an active undergraduate research program and contribute to the development and teaching of the Chemistry and Biochemistry curricula.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and the ability to establish an active, engaging undergraduate research program. Candidates should have the ability to teach General Chemistry and Organic or Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as the department's upper-level Integrated course. We welcome applications from candidates with research expertise spanning the broad field of chemistry and particularly encourage applications from those whose research focuses on organic/medicinal chemistry, physical organic chemistry, biochemistry/biophysical chemistry. The teaching load is four courses per academic semester while mentoring undergraduate research or other forms of intensive student scholarship.

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter & CV
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement
• Undergraduate and Graduate School Transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable at the time of application)
• Contact information for three references who will provide reference letters upon request.

To apply:
Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure-Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track. Applications submitted by December,1, 2026, will receive highest consideration.  

Compensation and Employee Benefits:
The Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.  

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or via email at: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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