One Year Assistant Professor - Chemistry

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Department of Biochemistry & Physical Sciences
Position: One Year Assistant Professor – Chemistry

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the One Year Assistant Professor – Chemistry 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Chemistry is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and experience teaching General Chemistry Lectures and Laboratories. Ability to instruct other advanced chemistry courses and experience with STEM education preferred.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• This position provides instruction in courses required for students majoring in Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Earth Science, Health Sciences and Nursing.
• Teaching responsibilities will include 12 load credits per semester teaching lecture and lab courses in general chemistry.
• Applicants must submit evidence of quality undergraduate teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

TO APPLY:
Applicants should upload a CV, copies of all graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and documentation of teaching ability as a single PDF file. Also please arrange for three current recommendations, at least one of which must address classroom teaching effectiveness, to be submitted to JazzHR at: One Year Assistant Professor – Chemistry - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the One Year Assistant Professor – Chemistry. Applications submitted by June 5, 2026, will receive highest consideration.  

COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 
The One Year Assistant Professor – Chemistry is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with [CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel, or Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, or State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF)].

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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