Assistant Professor - Chemical Engineering

Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Full time Department/Office: Engineering Science (Farzan Aminian) Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Job Description: Trinity University’s Department of Engineering Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in chemical engineering, beginning at the start of the fall semester of 2024.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, and present a strong plan for developing an active research program in chemical engineering or a related field, e.
g.
bioengineering or biotechnology.
Teaching responsibilities will support the chemical engineering and design aspects of the Department’s curriculum, as well as the University’s general curriculum.
BACKGROUND Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution and ranks among the nation’s top liberal arts universities.
Trinity’s undergraduate engineering science program is ranked 29th nationally among 230 engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s degree by U.
S.
News and World Report.
Trinity’s engineering program features a multidisciplinary curriculum with a focus on engineering design and the development of students’ communication, and interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ten full-time faculty, each with a Ph.
D.
(four EEs, two ChemEs, and four MEs), teach all engineering courses and laboratories for approximately 160 total engineering students in an ABET-accredited program.
Faculty are involved in scholarly work individually, in collaboration with other faculty in the Department and the University, and/or with outside companies and organizations.
More information about the Engineering Science program may be obtained at Engineering Science - B.
S.
| Trinity University.
Well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, computer networks and a state-of-the-art makerspace support the curriculum and research.
Each faculty has a designated research space.
Study areas are in close proximity to the department offices, facilitating cooperation, interactive learning, and intellectual excitement.
The University’s attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a large, vibrant and diverse city.
Approximately 2400 undergraduate students from the U.
S.
and more than 45 foreign countries are enrolled.
Additional information about Trinity University and San Antonio may be obtained from the Resource Guide to Trinity and San Antonio - Google Docs.
Both the Engineering Science Department and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship.
Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide effective instruction of undergraduate chemical engineering and design courses.
Contribute instruction to support the University’s general curriculum.
Conduct academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students.
Develop and maintain significant scholarly productivity as evidenced typically by papers in refereed journals and conferences, with involvement of undergraduate students as appropriate.
Provide service to the University including participation on Department and University committees.
Provide service to the profession including participation in professional societies and supporting student professional development.
EDUCATION Required: B.
S.
and Ph.
D.
degrees in chemical engineering or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE Required: Active in research in chemical engineering or a closely related field HOW TO APPLY When starting the application, select "Apply Manually.
” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.
In the “My Experience” section, you do not need to complete the “Work Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields.
In the “Application Documents” field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded): Cover letter.
Please include a discussion of what motivates you to apply for this faculty position.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Include the names and contact information of three references.
References will be contacted if the candidate is one of the finalists.
Statement of teaching experience and philosophy Explanation of research plans Statement (250-300 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching, research, or other professional activities.
Review of applications will begin Oct.
15.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION Dr.
Peter Kelly-Zion Search Committee Chair Department of Engineering Science Trinity University One Trinity Place San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 Department phone: (210) 999-7511 Department email: engineering-hr@trinity.
edu Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application.
If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.
edu.