Professor of Chemical Engineering

University of Texas Austin

Position: Senior Faculty – Chemical Engineering (Separation Technologies)

Department: McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on research and teaching in separation technologies. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University’s recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments at the Process Science and Technology Center.

Responsibilities include:

  • Mentoring graduate students

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

  • Developing a robust externally funded research program

  • Collaborating with faculty from different research areas

  • Contributing to university and professional service

The McKetta Department is committed to fostering a welcoming community and supporting the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related field

  • Proven record in academic research

  • Experience with industry-academia partnerships

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically via UT Austin Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; submitting by November 15, 2025 is highly recommended.

Applicants should provide:

  • Cover letter

  • Current curriculum vitae

  • Statement of research interests

  • Statement outlining plans for leading interdisciplinary research

  • Mentoring statement

  • Statement of teaching philosophy and experience

  • Contact information for at least five references

The selected candidate will need to:

  • Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form

  • Provide documentation to verify identity and eligibility for U.S. employment

  • Undergo a security-sensitive background check

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. A background check will be conducted on the selected applicant.

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