Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has an opening with a start date of Fall 2026 for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. Candidates will be considered whose research makes connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas in the broadest sense in determining whether their application would be a match.

The department is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Applicants should have received or expect to receive a doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline prior to August 2026. Successful candidates are expected to:

• Mentor graduate students

• Teach diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations

• Develop an externally sponsored research program

• Collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds

• Be involved in service to the university and profession

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field is required.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio.

• Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the academic year until positions are filled.

• Submission by November 15, 2025, is strongly encouraged.

Application materials required:

• Cover letter

• Current curriculum vitae

• Statement of research interests

• Mentoring statement

• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience

• Names of at least three references who will submit original letters of reference

Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security-sensitive background check will be conducted on the selected applicant.