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Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026

About the role

Description

FACULTY RECRUITING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING—THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.  The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering seeks outstanding applicants conducting research in the area of soft matter with practical applications to advanced materials, energy and healthcare for a faculty position.  Applicants are sought at the rank of Assistant Professor, but candidates with exceptional records of accomplishment will also be considered for the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.   

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses, develop a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and participate actively in service to the university and the profession. A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field is required. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.

Application Instructions

Interested persons should submit in electronic form as a single PDF document a detailed curriculum vitae including academic and professional experience, statements regarding their teaching philosophy and research plans, a list of peer-reviewed publications and other technical papers. Applicants should also provide the names, address and telephone numbers of three references.  In addition, please indicate in the cover letter if you plan to be at the AICHE annual meeting and provide the details of the sessions and talks scheduled (if any).  Please apply by November 19, 2018 for primary consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on selected applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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