Instructor in Residence

Job Summary

The Chemistry Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Connecticut invites applications for an Instructor in Residence (IiR) position. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching general chemistry laboratory and organic chemistry laboratory sections. Other duties may be assigned as per the candidate's qualifications.

About the Role

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, and other foundational lab offerings. Further, we seek a dynamic and engaging laboratory instructor who can communicate effectively with both undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty members in Chemistry across all of UConn’s campuses.

Responsibilities

• Teach general chemistry laboratory and organic chemistry laboratory sections.
• Communicate effectively with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty members in Chemistry.
• Develop and implement inclusive, evidence-based laboratory pedagogies that support diverse learning styles and foster student engagement and success.
• Mentor students and provide guidance on their academic and personal development.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and initiatives.

Requirements

• 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

• Experience instructing laboratory courses other than general chemistry.
• Written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by engaging with undergraduate and/or graduate students, faculty members, and providing student mentorship.

Benefits

The position is a full-time, nine (9)-month position for an initial duration of one year, renewable for up to up to a maximum of five (5) such one-year appointments, contingent on satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and availability of funds, with a start date of August 23, 2025. The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs Campus.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is scheduled for a full-time, nine-month appointment with a start date of August 23, 2025.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs and search for Search #499127. 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, if available
• Contact information for 3 Professional letters of reference