The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks
outstanding applicants for the position of Department Head. This opportunity offers an accomplished and
visionary leader with a proven record of success the chance to join the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of
Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at a pivotal moment of
unprecedented growth and achievement. With substantial resources and exceptional opportunities
available, the Department Head will play a central role in advancing and shaping the program.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical or biological engineering or a closely related field. Candidates
with distinguished records of achievement in research and graduate education are strongly encouraged to
apply. The successful candidate will lead by example through an active, externally funded research
program and a commitment to mentoring both graduate and undergraduate researchers, while
contributing to the department, college, and university through excellence in research, service, and
leadership.
As one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction, UA has more than 185
years of engineering education experience. The Styslinger College of Engineering is committed to
conducting leading-edge research, providing unparalleled educational opportunities, and investing in
students who will be the scholars and industry professionals shaping the future of the field. The College
has experienced sustained growth, with research awards and expenditures increasing by more than 25%
annually over the past five years to exceed $100 million in new awards each year, while the expansion of
research activity has more than doubled the size of its graduate programs.
With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment offering
nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. UA advances discovery, creative
inquiry, and knowledge through more than 30 research centers and has R1: Very High Research Activity
status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Questions about the position can be directed to chbesearch@eng.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled, with an expected start date of Aug. 16, 2027. Visit
UA's employment website for more information or scan the QR code.
The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and
individuals with disabilities.