Non-Tenure Track Teaching Faculty Position in Chemistry

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. 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. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

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 2025. The Department consists of 16 full-time faculty (10 chemists, 3 chemical engineers, and 3 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.

You will:

The successful candidates will be expected to teach chemistry courses that support the B.S. Chemistry program, the chemistry graduate program, and potentially, the 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: Organic Chemistry with Lab, Quantitative Analysis with lab, Instrumental Methods with lab, Inorganic Chemistry, and Computational Chemistry. 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 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.

You need:

• 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

· Demonstrated ability or potential to provide academic services such as chemistry lab coordination and student advising

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 March 30, 2025. 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, and 3) contact information for at least three professional references.

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.