Chemistry & Biochemistry Assistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University’s Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The anticipated start date will be January 2027. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. The Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences www.wcsu.edu/sas/ is home to 11 departments, 19 undergraduate majors, six (6) graduate majors, and offers a variety of ways for students to further their education. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers American Chemical Society-certified Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and in Chemistry with a Biochemistry option. The department also offers a chemistry minor. Additional information about the department may be found at https://www.wcsu.edu/chemistry/. Information on the University may be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Requirements

Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry or related field at time of hire.
Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.
Teaching experience includes physical or analytical chemistry.
Research involves materials chemistry or computational chemistry.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.

Responsibilities

Teach inorganic chemistry lecture and laboratory.
Teaching duties will include rotation through inorganic chemistry, freshman general chemistry, and non-majors chemistry courses.
Develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.
Participate in departmental and university service by taking an active role in developing new curricula, advising and mentoring students, serving on departmental and university committees, assisting student groups on campus, and engaging in professional activity.