Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty Position in Chemistry

University of New Haven

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CCBE) at the University of New Haven invites applications for a non-tenure track lecturer position in chemistry to begin in August 2022. The Department consists of 15 full-time faculty (10 chemists, 3 chemical engineers, and 2 biomedical engineers). The department offers BS degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering, MS degrees in chemistry and biomedical engineering, and PhD degrees in chemistry and biomedical engineering through the PhD program in Engineering and Applied Science.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach chemistry courses that support the B.S. Chemistry program, the chemistry graduate program, and potentially, the new B.S. Biochemistry program that Chemistry and Biology jointly administer. This position is for a faculty member qualified to any or multiple of the following courses: General Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis with lab, Instrumental Methods with lab, General Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Solid-State Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Candidates with a PhD degree in any fields of chemistry or related areas will be considered. Candidates in the underrepresented groups of STEM fields are encouraged to apply. The candidates may participate in institutional and professional service, such as advising students, contributing to assessment activities, or assuming course coordination roles.

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 6,800 students, with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. We offer more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Here, the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic, guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success. As leaders in their fields, faculty members provide the inspiration and recognition needed for students to fulfill their potential and succeed at whatever they choose to do.

The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and with the appropriate background to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses

Application Instructions

All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by April 30, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their academic and/or industrial experiences relevant to the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a diversity and inclusion statement, and 6) contact information for at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted at http://apply.interfolio.com/105947