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Instructor in Residence, UConn Waterbury
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The Chemistry Department at UConn Waterbury is hiring an Instructor in Residence to lead undergraduate laboratory instruction in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Working alongside full-time faculty, this instructor teaches roughly 10 lab sections or the equivalent each year and handles the coordination, materials prep, and safety oversight that keep those labs running smoothly. The role sits within a Minority Serving Institution recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving and Asian American/Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and calls for a genuine commitment to inclusive, evidence-based lab pedagogy.
Highlights:
- Teaches general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry laboratory sections.
- Coordinates lab logistics, safety practices, and materials preparation across the academic year.
- Mentors students with a focus on inclusive and neuro-inclusive teaching practices.
- Requires a master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, with a PhD preferred.
- Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment at the Waterbury campus starting January 1, 2027.
Instructor in Residence, UConn Waterbury Full Description
Job Summary
The Chemistry Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Connecticut, Waterbury, invites applications for an Instructor in Residence (IiR) position. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching general and organic chemistry laboratory sections, as well as biochemistry laboratories in collaboration with other full-time faculty members. Other duties may be assigned as per the candidate's qualifications. An Instructor in Residence is expected to teach 10 undergraduate laboratories or the equivalent, in addition to remaining responsibilities focused on lab support, coordination, and overall management related to course requirements, including preparing materials for all laboratory classes during the academic year.
For more information, please visit the Department of Chemistry website.
Located in the heart of Waterbury's revitalized downtown, UConn Waterbury serves a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, including many first-generation college students. The campus offers nine undergraduate majors, including Allied Health Sciences, Business Administration, Business Data Analytics, and Urban and Community Studies. UConn Waterbury is federally designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These designations reflect UConn Waterbury's commitment to expanding educational opportunities and fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and is a member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state's flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff, and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation.
Duties and Responsibilities
This teaching-focused position emphasizes hands-on instruction in undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. The successful candidate should have experience in teaching a variety of college-level laboratory courses, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and other foundational lab offerings. Further, the department seeks a dynamic and engaging laboratory instructor who can communicate effectively with undergraduate students and faculty members in Chemistry across all of UConn's campuses.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to laboratory-based instruction, student mentorship, and inclusive teaching practices. They must also be dedicated to broadening participation among underrepresented groups and committed to supporting a neuro-inclusive learning environment. Through their efforts, alone and as part of an instructional team, they will help develop and implement inclusive, evidence-based laboratory pedagogies that support diverse learning styles and foster student engagement and success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field (granted by start date).
- Experience teaching laboratory courses.
- Demonstrated experience with current safety practices, waste and hazard management, and environmental health and safety practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology.
- Experience with laboratory courses other than general chemistry.
- Demonstrated communication skills.
Appointment Terms
This position is a full-time, nine (9)-month, non-tenure track position at the Waterbury campus that may lead to long-term multi-year contracts. This position is renewable, contingent on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds, with a start date of January 1, 2027.
The successful candidate's primary academic appointment will be at the Waterbury Campus.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
To Apply
Please apply online at Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499753 and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, and concepts for new course development, etc.)
- Recent university-sponsored teaching evaluations by students and/or peers
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Only complete applications with all required materials will be considered and reviewed. The evaluation of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a candidate is selected for hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.
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