JOB SUMMARY
The Chemistry Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position.
The successful candidate will assist primarily with teaching general and organic chemistry lecture and laboratory classes. Other courses may be assigned as per the candidate's qualifications. This position will teach seven undergraduate courses during the academic year, using a 4/3 or 3/4 semester load format.
This teaching-oriented position requires an individual with a dynamic personality who can engage effectively with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty, across UConn’s regional campuses and the main campus in Storrs. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with Chemistry faculty system-wide and will bring college-level teaching experience in a wide range of chemistry courses. They will offer a variety of classes, including common curriculum courses such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, and other foundational or interdisciplinary offerings. The incumbent must share a deep commitment to effective instruction and to broadening participation among members of underrepresented groups; demonstrate, through teaching and service, the value of diversity in the academic experience; integrate multicultural perspectives into instructional methods and research tools; and contribute to the ongoing development of inclusive pedagogical techniques that meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. For more information regarding the Department of Chemistry, please visit www.chemistry.uconn.edu.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and is a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field (granted by start date).
- Experience teaching large lecture and laboratory courses.
- Experience with educational technologies such as online learning management systems, online homework, live-streaming, and recording of lectures, smartboards, and interactive teaching tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience directly supervising teaching assistants.
- Experience in course design and curriculum development with innovative methods designed to improve student success and retention.
- Demonstrated experience with current safety practices, waste and hazard management, and environmental health and safety practices.
- Experience with courses other than general chemistry courses or laboratories.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This position is a full-time, nine (9)-month position for an initial duration of one year, renewable for up to two additional years (three years total), contingent on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds, with a start date of August 23, 2025.
The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs Campus.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499088, and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, and concepts for new course development, etc.)
- Recent university-sponsored teaching evaluations by students and/or peers
- 3 Professional letters of reference.
Only complete applications with all required materials will be considered and reviewed.
The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a candidate is selected for hire. For more information regarding the Department of Chemistry, please visit the department website at chemistry.uconn.edu
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 17, 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.