Instructor of Chemistry

Position Overview

Level: Instructor, tenure track position

Hours:

Full-time, 10‑month (30 credit hours per academic year)

Closing Date:
Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by December 3, 2025

CT State Capital, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Fall 2026 (August 25, 2026)

All Teaching Faculty members shall:
Prepare and teach college‑approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;

and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Under the direction of the Dean or Chair of the department, this Instructor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program‑related events; assisting with program reviews;

developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

• Ph.D. In chemistry or biochemistry
• Two (2) or more years’ related college‑level teaching experience (48+ credits)
• Experience teaching General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, General Biology I, Introduction to Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry I or Organic Chemistry II
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software

Starting Salary:
Minimum Salary; $65,708 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary will be based on qualifications such as education and job‑related experience and internal equity.

Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; supplemental benefits; tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via the website, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date…