Tenure-Track Faculty ChBE
Job Location:
Cookeville, TN - USA
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Job Summary
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tennessee Technological University invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses develop an externally funded research program mentor students and contribute to departmental college and university service. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach.
While all research areas will be considered candidates with research interests that support the departments existing areas of inquiry particularly bio-focused research are encouraged to apply.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate chemical engineering courses and laboratory sections.
- Teach graduate-level chemical engineering courses and supervise graduate research.
- Develop and maintain a vigorous externally funded research program.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in professional development.
- Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to departmental college university and other professional service activities.
- Seek interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the university.
- Engage in outreach activities to promote engineering education in the community.
- Assist in student recruitment retention and advising efforts.
- Maintain professional development and stay current with advances in chemical engineering.
Those typical to an office/classroom environment.
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application curriculum vitae unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire) and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Info:
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university) retirement optional 401k and educational benefits.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field (required).
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses and labs effectively.
- Ability to teach graduate courses and supervise graduate research.
- Evidence of a strong research agenda with potential for external funding.
- Record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching research and service.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eligibility for tenuretrack appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Experience with curriculum development and accreditation processes is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses supervise graduate research and secure external funding to support research.
About Company
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