Assistant Professor of Allied Health - Eastern CT State University
Willimantic, CT 06226
About the Job
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Allied Health position in the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of six institutions in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Job Description:
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor in the area of Health Sciences whose primary teaching responsibilities would be to teach Biology for Health Sciences (lecture and laboratory) to first- and second-year Nursing and Health Sciences majors. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Foundations of Health Sciences and Current Topics in Health Sciences. Faculty will report to the Department Chair for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the Health Sciences and Nursing Department at Eastern. The position is a nine-month salaried contractual position starting in August 2025. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester. The successful candidate will provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. Faculty in the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing must also participate in the program evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to 1) excellence in teaching
(preferably in a Liberal Arts setting), 2) advising for student success and preparing students for related careers and/or graduate program admission, 3) establishing a productive research program that will involve undergraduates, and 3) providing service to the department, college, university and community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Biology, Physiology, or related field, ABD will be considered with doctoral degree complete date on or
before August 2025
• Demonstrate professional competence
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of liberal arts education
• Work productively with colleagues and students
• Be interested in educating a diverse population of students
• Successfully complete an interview that will include a teaching presentation and/or research seminar
• Successfully complete criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year or more in undergraduate teaching experience in related courses
• Experience teaching in a liberal arts institution
Apply to: Please upload one combined PDF file including a curriculum vitae, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, documentation of teaching ability, and the name and contact information for three professional references into JazzHR under the resume tab at: https://easternctstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/OknT9Y3pS8/Assistant-Professor-Of-Allied-Health
Job Description:
The Department of Health Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor in the area of Health Sciences whose primary teaching responsibilities would be to teach Biology for Health Sciences (lecture and laboratory) to first- and second-year Nursing and Health Sciences majors. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Foundations of Health Sciences and Current Topics in Health Sciences. Faculty will report to the Department Chair for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the Health Sciences and Nursing Department at Eastern. The position is a nine-month salaried contractual position starting in August 2025. The teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester. The successful candidate will provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. Faculty in the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing must also participate in the program evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to 1) excellence in teaching
(preferably in a Liberal Arts setting), 2) advising for student success and preparing students for related careers and/or graduate program admission, 3) establishing a productive research program that will involve undergraduates, and 3) providing service to the department, college, university and community.
Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in Biology, Physiology, or related field, ABD will be considered with doctoral degree complete date on or
before August 2025
• Demonstrate professional competence
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of liberal arts education
• Work productively with colleagues and students
• Be interested in educating a diverse population of students
• Successfully complete an interview that will include a teaching presentation and/or research seminar
• Successfully complete criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year or more in undergraduate teaching experience in related courses
• Experience teaching in a liberal arts institution
Apply to: Please upload one combined PDF file including a curriculum vitae, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, documentation of teaching ability, and the name and contact information for three professional references into JazzHR under the resume tab at: https://easternctstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/OknT9Y3pS8/Assistant-Professor-Of-Allied-Health
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