Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track 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.
Eastern Connecticut State University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicantsandemployeesandwelcomes applicationsfrom individuals ofall backgrounds. Decisionsconcerning employmentare madeonthebasisofanindividual'squalificationsto contributetomeetingEastem'seducationalobjectivesanditsinstitutionalneeds,whichincludes promotingarespectfordifferenceandcreatingalearningenvironmentwherestudentsfromall backgrounds can thrive.Candidateswhocan contribute to these goals throughtheirteaching, research, advising,andotheractivities are encouraged to identifytheirstrengthsand experiences in these areas.
JobDescription
The Department of Biochemistry & Physical Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry, beginningin Fall2027.The successful candidatewill establishan active undergraduateresearch programandcontributetothedevelopment and teaching of the Chemistry and Biochemistry curricula.
ApplicantsmusthaveaPh.D.inChemistrybythetimeofappointment. Postdoctoralexperience ispreferred.Successfulcandidateswilldemonstrateacommitmenttoexcellencein undergraduateeducation,inclusiveteachingandmentoring,andtheabilitytoestablishanactive, engaging undergraduate researchprogram.Candidates shouldhave the abilityto teach General ChemistryandOrganic orBiochemistrylecture andlaboratorycourses, aswellas the department'supper-levelIntegratedcourse.Wewelcomeapplications fromcandidateswith researchexpertise spanningthe broad field of chemistryandparticularly encourageapplications fromthosewhoseresearchfocuseson organic/medicinalchemistry,physicalorganicchemistry, biochemistry/biophysicalchemistry.Theteachingloadisfourcoursesperacademicsemester whilementoringundergraduateresearchorotherformsof intensivestudentscholarship.
ApplicationMaterials:
To apply: Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure-Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track. Applications submitted by December,1, 2026, will receive highest consideration.
Compensation and Employee Benefits:The Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
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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.
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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: 860-465-5112 or via email at:
colemanla@easternct.edu
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