Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hiring Department

Chemical Engineering



Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  Teaching, development of an externally funded research program, and service activities to the Department, College, and the professional community. Tenure status: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  

• Teach Chemical Engineering courses as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Develop and maintain a research agenda that leads to the mentorship of graduate/undergraduate students, publications, and externally funded grants.
• Serve on departmental and college committees.
• Other activities as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with ABET-EAC accreditation and involvement in the program assessment process.
• A proven record of excellence in teaching, research and service.
• Experience with CHENG curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.

Other Information

• Start date of appointment: 09/01/2025
• Documents/materials to be provided by applicants: Cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three references.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.






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