Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure-Track

Eastern CT State University • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of Biochemistry & Physical Sciences seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of 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. The teaching load is four courses per academic semester, alongside mentoring undergraduate research or other forms of intensive student scholarship.

The candidate will teach General Chemistry and Organic or Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as the department’s upper-level Integrated course. Research expertise may span chemistry broadly; applications are particularly encouraged from candidates focused on organic or medicinal chemistry, physical organic chemistry, or biochemistry or biophysical chemistry. The role requires commitment to excellent undergraduate education, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and engaging undergraduate research.

The position is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level under the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. Eastern Connecticut State University is located in Willimantic, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach General Chemistry and Organic or Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses, as well as the department’s upper-level Integrated course.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, inclusive teaching and mentoring, and establishing an active, engaging undergraduate research program.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• Research expertise in chemistry; candidates focusing on organic or medicinal chemistry, physical organic chemistry, or biochemistry or biophysical chemistry are particularly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active undergraduate research program.
• Contribute to the development and teaching of the Chemistry and Biochemistry curricula.
• Teach General Chemistry and Organic or Biochemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
• Teach the department’s upper-level Integrated course.
• Mentor undergraduate research or other forms of intensive student scholarship.
• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate education and inclusive teaching and mentoring.

Benefits

• Paid personal, vacation, and sick leave accruals.
• Medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Group life insurance.
• Retirement benefits and retiree health care.
• Tuition waiver for employees and eligible dependents at Connecticut State Universities.
• Voluntary and supplemental benefits, including deferred retirement contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree