Biological Chemistry, Assist/Assoc Professor, NTT/TT

University of Saint Joseph•West Hartford, CT

13d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The University of Saint Joseph’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or non-tenure-track assistant or associate professor position, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses supporting chemistry, biochemistry, biology, nursing, and other health science majors, as well as graduate courses in the department’s M.S. programs in chemistry and biochemistry. The department offers ACS-approved B.S. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry, with the latter also accredited by ASBMB, and fully online M.S. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The position includes teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses for majors and non-majors, as well as online asynchronous graduate courses in biochemistry and organic chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active scholarship program that engages and mentors students in research leading to publications. Rank and tenure-track or non-tenure-track status will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. The University of Saint Joseph is a diverse, inclusive institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, with a mission focused on rigorous liberal arts and professional education, ethical values, personal integrity, and responsibility to society. Its 84-acre Olmsted-designed campus is in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field; strong ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate is required by the appointment start date.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching biological chemistry at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Submit a letter of interest addressing all qualifications and including salary requirements, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy and research interests statement (maximum two pages), unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three current professional references.
ABD candidates must include a letter from their thesis advisor stating the anticipated completion date.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the University cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Broad training in biological and organic chemistry.
Postdoctoral experience.
Ability to teach undergraduate analytical courses.
Teaching experience and use of innovative methods focused on student engagement and inclusivity.
Ability to teach online courses and working knowledge of online classroom management.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses for majors and non-majors.
Teach courses supporting chemistry, biochemistry, biology, nursing, and other health science majors.
Teach online, asynchronous graduate courses in biochemistry and organic chemistry.
Maintain an active scholarship program involving student research engagement and mentoring, with the goal of producing publications.