Chemical and Biological Engineering - Associate Professor - 524700

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Chemical and Biological Engineering

Rank

Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Associate Professor.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to chemical and biological engineering are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of bio / metabolic engineering, biomaterials, computational biology, additive and advanced manufacturing, process control and systems engineering, sustainable polymers, and electrochemical engineering are of particular interest and are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ChBE department and College are looking to both : (1) add faculty who will build upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University and (2) add faculty who will expand the scope of research within the department, College, and UA as a whole.

Detailed Position Information

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, within the department.

Candidates applying to this particular posting should be intending to apply for a position at the rank of Associate Professor.

Applications from candidates with appropriate experience and a strong record of scholarly productivity and impact who would seek appointment at the rank of Assistant or Full Professor are also encouraged to apply through related postings at those other positional levels.

Candidates from under-represented groups in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to chemical and biological engineering are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of bio / metabolic engineering, biomaterials, computational biology, additive and advanced manufacturing, process control and systems engineering, sustainable polymers, and electrochemical engineering are of particular interest for one or more of these positions and thus are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ChBE department and College are looking to both : (1) add faculty who will build upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University and (2) add faculty who will expand the scope of research here within the department, College, and UA as a whole.

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary portions of their overall mission.

Candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the ChBE department and the UA College of Engineering.

An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the ChBE Department and the College of Engineering, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable.

The College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the faculty member's area(s) of expertise as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department's core degree programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in chemical engineering, biological engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Applicants must have conducted prior research work and have a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed and other professional journals and venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Have 5+ years of experience as a tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution. Have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and / or internationally.

Significant record of scholarship in an engineering department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Required application documents include a : (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume / curriculum vitae, (3) a 5 to 10 page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and search will continue until the positions are filled with an expected start date of August 2025.

Questions about the position can be directed to [email protected]. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

About the College of Engineering

As the premier flagship university for the state of Alabama and as one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction, The University of Alabama has more than 175 years of proud engineering history.

UA's College of Engineering is committed to conducting cutting-edge basic research that advances the frontiers of science and engineering, to translating such fundamental advancements and knowledge through applied research and technology commercialization into impactful solutions which improve the human condition and address the challenges facing humankind, and to using that immersive research environment to provide unparalleled educational experiences and opportunities for our students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

As a College, we pride ourselves on educating and preparing the next generations of engineering and computer science scholars and professionals who will positively shape the future around us.

About The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.

S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study.

With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position.

A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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