The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Chemical Engineering program to begin Fall 2024. Prospective candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, specializing in process and plant design, optimization, integration, process safety, and environmental impact. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate is expected to be engage in active research within his/her areas of expertise, integrate impactful educational methods, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to the growth of the department, university, and local community. The candidate should have the credentials to teach undergraduate courses in the field of Chemical Engineering including Process and Plant Design, Process Integration and Optimization, Advance Simulation, Data Science in Chemical Engineering and Safety and Environment Impact. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of teaching introductory level courses and supervise senior design projects. Moreover, preference will be given to candidates possessing teaching experience and qualifications in petroleum engineering courses.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Chemical Engineering program to begin Fall 2024. Prospective candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, specializing in process and plant design, optimization, integration, process safety, and environmental impact. Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate is expected to be engage in active research within his/her areas of expertise, integrate impactful educational methods, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to the growth of the department, university, and local community. The candidate should have the credentials to teach undergraduate courses in the field of Chemical Engineering including Process and Plant Design, Process Integration and Optimization, Advance Simulation, Data Science in Chemical Engineering and Safety and Environment Impact. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of teaching introductory level courses and supervise senior design projects. Moreover, preference will be given to candidates possessing teaching experience and qualifications in petroleum engineering courses.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching Undergraduate Courses
• Participating in departmental, school and university committees and activities
• Advising and mentoring students 
• Participating in outreach activities such as continuing education workshops, conferences and seminars
• Obtaining sponsored funding and involve in research and scholarly activities.  

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution of higher education.
• University teaching experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly activities including the use of high-impact educational practices
• Experience in working effectively with a diverse student population 
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines
• Experience with professional accreditation requirements.

Application Process:

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a detailed description of teaching philosophy including courses taught, incorporation of high impact educational practices and summary of the student feedback in addition to a research statement. Furthermore, applicants must submit copies of transcripts.

All application materials should be submitted online at the following link:

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