Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
February 18, 2026
[C25-075]
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek applicants who have expertise and research in the fields of analytical and/or physical chemistry.
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About CCSU’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CCSU is an ACS accredited Department that offers BS degrees in Chemistry (ACS Certified), Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemistry for Secondary Education. We currently have 8 full-time tenure track members and several part-time faculty who teach service courses as well as courses within the major. The department has advanced chemical instrumentation laboratories that include major instruments purchased through the National Science Foundation. Finally, our undergraduate students participate in research and work directly with faculty on original projects. Most of these students give presentations at regional or national conferences, and many have co-authored peer-reviewed publications.
Position Profile
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry seeks a tenure-track faculty member. The ideal candidate will complement existing expertise and research in the Department and will develop a research program that uses existing facilities and instrumentation. While all areas of chemistry will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with expertise and research proposals in analytical and physical chemistry. Candidates must possess a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field by the start date. The Department expects the ideal candidate to have the ability to teach undergraduate analytical and/or physical chemistry lectures and labs, to have a research program complimentary to the fields of Analytical or Physical chemistry that will involve undergraduate majors and minors, and to be committed to serving a diverse student body.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria
Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
Experience and Training:
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses
- Demonstrated experience in a commitment to serving a diverse student body
Ideal Candidate
Preference will be given to applicants with the following additional qualifications:
- Evidence of scholarly research in Analytical and/or Physical Chemistry
- Evidence of scholarly activity including but not limited to presentations at local and national meetings & publications in peer reviewed scientific journals
- Experience teaching analytical and/or physical chemistry to undergraduate students
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
- A proposed research program appropriate for our students
- A proposed research program appropriate for our facilities
- A proposed research program that complements current faculty expertise
To Apply
To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by February 18, 2026.
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
- Current Resumé
- Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
- Proposal of research suitable for undergraduate involvement.
- Unofficial transcripts
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.
Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Guy Crundwell, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2682 or crundwellg@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 2025-2026 is $73,912-$98,550. 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 accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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