Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences
March 2, 2026
[C25-076]
Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Biomolecular Sciences as a full-time Assistant Professor, beginning Academic Year 2026-2027. 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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About the Biomolecular Science Department
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, www.ccsu.edu/bms.
Position Profile
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 using a system amenable to research involving undergraduate and master’s level students.
For more information on AAUP conditions of employment please visit the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
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 Apply
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
- 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 student
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
For more information, contact Dr. Kathy Martin at MartinK@ccsu.edu .
Compensation and Employee Benefits
In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the Assistant Professor for 2024-2025. 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 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 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 (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.
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.