Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Nursing, Tenure-track

Eastern CT State University • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Sciences in its Department of Health Sciences and Nursing. The university is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University, located in Willimantic, and is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System.

The position’s primary teaching responsibilities are Biology for Health Sciences and Anatomy and Physiology, including lecture and laboratory components. Additional teaching may include Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, seminar courses, and other courses based on departmental needs. This is a ten-month, salaried contractual position with a teaching requirement of 12 credits per semester.

Faculty are expected to involve students in research, publish in academic journals, and make professional presentations. Other responsibilities include student advising and customary departmental and university service. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in university teaching, understand and contribute to the mission of Health Sciences and Nursing, value liberal arts education, and develop an ongoing research program that offers opportunities for student involvement.

The position starts in August 2027. Applications received by November 25, 2026, will receive highest consideration. Shortlisted candidates must provide official post-secondary transcripts and participate in an on-campus interview that includes a teaching demonstration and research presentation. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; CSCU does not provide work-visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology, Physiology, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered if their doctoral degree is completed before July 2027.
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level, including laboratory courses.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of excellence in university teaching and an understanding of the Health Sciences and Nursing department’s mission.
• A plan to contribute to the department’s mission and an understanding of the value of liberal arts education.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of undergraduate teaching experience in at least one of Biology or Anatomy and Physiology.
• Experience teaching at a liberal arts institution.
• Experience advising and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology for Health Sciences and Anatomy and Physiology, including lecture and laboratory components.
• Teach additional courses as departmental needs require, potentially including Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, and seminar courses.
• Involve students in research.
• Publish in academic journals and make professional presentations.
• Advise students.
• Provide customary service to the department and university, as well as service to the profession and community.
• Develop an ongoing research program that includes opportunities for student involvement.

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 the employee and eligible dependents at any of the 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.

What This Job Offers

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