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Chemical Engineering -- Assistant Professor -- Tenure Track Faculty Position

Employer
University of Arkansas Department of Chemical Engineering
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Salary
Nationally competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience
Closing date
Dec 7, 2024
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Field of specialization
Engineering
Work Function
Research-Basic, Teaching-Graduate, Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Full time

The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Applications from all research areas are welcome.  The Chemical Engineering department is home to 17 faculty members with diverse expertise spanning healthcare, energy, advanced materials, separations, nanotechnology, and sustainability.  With $29M in endowments, including 13 endowed chairs and professorships, the department is poised to support excellence in research, teaching, and service.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
  • Demonstrated potential for high-quality research, including securing research funding and generating high-quality publications Collaborative and interdisciplinary synergy with existing strengths on campus Excellent communication skills

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Post-doctoral research experience Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and service to the department, university, and profession Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education Commitment to promoting community and engagement

 

 

The duties of this position include: (1) developing and sustaining an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition; (2) teaching and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows; (3) performing service activities commensurate with the position. 

 

 

 

How to Apply

For further information contact Dr. Jamie Hestekin (jhesteki@uark.edu).  Applicants are asked to submit a single PDF file that includes: (a) cover letter; (b) comprehensive curriculum vitae; (c) three-page research statement that describes their expertise and future plans; (d) two-page teaching and mentoring statement that includes their teaching philosophy and interests, as well as a description of how the candidate’s own experiences will help contribute to an inclusive mentoring environment for students and trainees from different backgrounds; and (e) three to five professional references. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2024. Applications submitted after that date may be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted via https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Professor-of-Chemical-Engineering_R0062371 .

 

 

 

Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering

The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering promotes a highly collaborative research environment and seeks applicants who share the vision of solving complex problems through multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.  The department is home to an NSF IUCRC-funded MAST Membrane Center and the Chemical Hazards Research Center. Campus user facilities include the Arkansas High Performance Computing Center, Arkansas Nano & Bio Characterization Facility, Central Laboratory Animal Facility, High Density Electronics Center, National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, Nuclear-magnetic Resonance Laboratory, and Statewide Mass Spectrometry Center.

 

 

University of Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains, the University of Arkansas is the nation's seventh fastest-growing public research university, consistently ranked among the top public universities and best values in the United States, and located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the state's first public university is classified R1 by the Carnegie Foundation among only two percent of universities in America with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News and World Report has continually ranked Fayetteville as one of its best places to live based on quality of life, job market, and value of living, with an average ranking of 7th best since the poll was launched in 2016. Northwest Arkansas is home to a wide range of industries, including Fortune 500 companies Walmart, Tyson, Murphy USA, and JB Hunt, and the region offers exceptional opportunities for research partnerships, internships, and post-graduation employment, as well as access to high-end amenities, world-class art, culture, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. For additional information about the area, see https://www.uark.edu/about/visitors-guide.php.

 

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