Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences

Overview

Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences, Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the department as a full-time Assistant Professor beginning Academic Year . We seek candidates who embrace teaching and mentoring students as the core mission of our department and who will establish an active, student-centered research program in cell and molecular biology.

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The Biomolecular Sciences department offers degree programs for undergraduate and master’s students in Biomolecular Sciences, an accelerated BS-MS pathway, and contributes to interdisciplinary programs in Biochemistry and the Official Certificate Program in Pre-Health Studies.

Learn more about the Biomolecular Sciences Department on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The successful candidate will teach introductory undergraduate courses; teach upper-level courses for Biomolecular Sciences majors in an area of Cell and Molecular Biology; and teach graduate-level courses in their area of expertise. Beyond the classroom, we mentor students in multi-semester independent research experiences as an integral part of our program. The new faculty member will establish and maintain an active, non-clinical research program suitable for undergraduate and master’s level student participation.

For more information on AAUP conditions of employment please visit the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

• Education:
  
  All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Experience and Training (required):
  Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Cell and Molecular Biology; demonstrated ability to engage undergraduate students in research
• Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with any or all of the following:

• Experience teaching and mentoring students in both classroom and laboratory settings at the undergraduate and master’s level
• A proposed research program appropriate for our students and facilities, preferably one that integrates cell culture techniques
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Experience in outreach and/or involvement with student organizations
• Grant writing experience

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by March 2, 2026
:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position
• Names of three current professional references with email addresses, title and phone numbers

Please submit the following in a combined file under additional material:

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including courses you may be interested in developing
• Statement of research interests, including a detailed plan to adapt all research aims to projects suitable for undergraduate and master’s level students

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

For more information, contact Dr. Kathy Martin at Martin

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In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Contract, compensation for this position is at the Assistant Professor level for . Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University offer competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave 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, as well as additional voluntary benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance, and Medical Flexible Spending accounts; long and short-term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.