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Search #: 499530
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Stamford
Categories: Faculty Non Tenure Track
JOB SUMMARY
The Chemistry Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Connecticut, Stamford, 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 in collaboration with other full-time faculty members. Other duties may be assigned as per the candidate's qualifications. An Instructor in Residence teaches 10 undergraduate laboratories or equivalents, in addition to preparing materials for all laboratory classes during the academic year.
UConn Stamford is an urban campus at the center of one of Fairfield County’s robust business communities, just 45 minutes from New York City, which gives students ample opportunities for internships and careers. The campus serves 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including many first-generation college students. It offers 14 undergraduate majors, including business administration, digital media and design, computer science and history.
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. It 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. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
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, and other foundational lab offerings. Further, we seek a dynamic and engaging laboratory instructor who can communicate effectively with undergraduate students as well as 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 neuroinclusive 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 a closely related degree.
- 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 Stamford 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 August 23, 2026.
The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Stamford 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 https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499530 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,
- 3 Professional letters of reference.
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.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
As a reminder for all Special Payroll requests, and not specific to this request, HR highly recommends submitting hire requests in PageUp well in advance of the start date to ensure adequate time for the Special Payroll team to review and obtain any additional approvals, information, or forms required. From roughly April through August is the Special Payroll team's highest volume time of year, and generally we recommend submitting 4-6 weeks in advance of the start date.
Advertised: Apr 16 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Instructor In Residence - Stamford
Search #: 499530
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Stamford
Categories: Faculty Non Tenure Track
JOB SUMMARY
The Chemistry Department within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Connecticut, Stamford, 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 in collaboration with other full-time faculty members. Other duties may be assigned as per the candidate's qualifications. An Instructor in Residence teaches 10 undergraduate laboratories or equivalents, in addition to preparing materials for all laboratory classes during the academic year.
UConn Stamford is an urban campus at the center of one of Fairfield County’s robust business communities, just 45 minutes from New York City, which gives students ample opportunities for internships and careers. The campus serves 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including many first-generation college students. It offers 14 undergraduate majors, including business administration, digital media and design, computer science and history.
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. It 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. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
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, and other foundational lab offerings. Further, we seek a dynamic and engaging laboratory instructor who can communicate effectively with undergraduate students as well as 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 neuroinclusive 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 a closely related degree.
- 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 Stamford 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 August 23, 2026.
The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Stamford 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 https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499530 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,
- 3 Professional letters of reference.
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.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
As a reminder for all Special Payroll requests, and not specific to this request, HR highly recommends submitting hire requests in PageUp well in advance of the start date to ensure adequate time for the Special Payroll team to review and obtain any additional approvals, information, or forms required. From roughly April through August is the Special Payroll team's highest volume time of year, and generally we recommend submitting 4-6 weeks in advance of the start date.
Advertised: Apr 16 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Does University of Connecticut sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, University of Connecticut sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Teaching positions. UConn is a public research university, and many of its faculty and instructor roles meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard. The university's Office of Global Affairs coordinates the filing process. Whether your specific Teaching role qualifies depends on the position's duties, required degree, and departmental classification.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at University of Connecticut?
Applications for Teaching roles at UConn are submitted through the university's official careers portal, and many departments also post openings directly on their faculty pages. Most positions require a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and academic references. You can also browse UConn's sponsored Teaching openings on Migrate Mate to identify active listings that align with your visa sponsorship needs.
Which visa types does University of Connecticut commonly use for Teaching hires?
UConn sponsors H-1B visas for longer-term Teaching appointments and TN status for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying instructional roles. For international students already at UConn or transitioning from another institution, F-1 OPT and CPT can bridge employment before a petition is filed. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is available for permanent faculty hires, typically following an approved PERM labor certification.
What qualifications are expected for Teaching positions at University of Connecticut?
Most Teaching roles at UConn require at minimum a master's degree in the relevant field, with terminal degrees such as a Ph.D. expected for tenure-track and research-focused positions. Candidates for lecturer and instructor roles may qualify with a master's plus demonstrated teaching experience. Foreign degrees must be comparable to U.S. equivalents, so having your transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency before applying strengthens your application.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a UConn Teaching role?
Timelines vary by visa type. H-1B cap-subject petitions follow USCIS's annual lottery cycle, with an October 1 start date, meaning the process can take six months or more from offer to authorization. Cap-exempt H-1B filings for qualifying academic roles typically take two to six months with standard processing. TN status for Canadian nationals can be granted at the border with proper documentation, making it the fastest path if you qualify.
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