Description

The Engineering Science Department of Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering position starting August 2024.

Candidates must have earned BS and PhD degrees in chemical engineering or closely related field. Other qualifications include a genuine interest in undergraduate education and the ability and desire to develop and maintain a research program in the candidate’s specialty area that falls within chemical engineering or closely related field.

The mission of the Engineering Science Department at Trinity University is to provide students with a broad-based undergraduate engineering education by offering a design-oriented, multi-disciplinary engineering science curriculum in the context of the University’s traditions of the liberal arts and sciences. Please visit http://www.engr.trinity.edu/ to find more information about the Engineering Science Department. The curriculum emphasizes an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering science that form the foundation for technical work in all fields of engineering. Some specialization is available through elective courses in Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, taken during the junior and senior years. The program provides significant hands-on experience in engineering laboratories and participation in engineering design projects throughout the eight-semester engineering design course sequence. The emphasis on fundamentals is intended to prepare students to deal with the rapid pace of technological change and the interdisciplinary demands of today’s, and tomorrow’s, engineering practice. The laboratory and design portions of the program provide the student with a balanced perspective of the realities and limitations required for practical problem solving.

Trinity University is an independent, coeducational liberal arts and sciences university with selected pre-professional and professional programs. Our 2400 students are served by 220 faculty. The attractive, modern campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a unique city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of more than one million. Please visit http://www.trinity.edu/ to find more information about Trinity University and visit Resource Guide to Trinity and San Antonio for information about San Antonio.

Qualifications:

• B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Genuine interest in undergraduate education and a willingness to teach courses and laboratories in a design-oriented curriculum.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and desire for growth.
• Teaching expertise and experience in any of the following areas is desirable: (1) Reaction Engineering (reactor design), (2) Biochemical Engineering, (3) Mass and Energy Balance, (4) Thermodynamics, (5) Unit Operations and (6) Engineering Design.
• Research interests in chemical engineering or related field, e.g. bioengineering or biotechnology.
• Ability and desire to develop and maintain research/scholarly work in the applicant's specialty area are essential; interest in involving undergraduates is desirable.

Application: 

For additional information including instructions for applying, please go to Employment Opportunities (myworkdayjobs.com).

 Applicants must provide:

1. Cover letter. Please include a discussion of what motivates you to apply for this faculty position.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV). Include the names and contact information of three references. References will be contacted if the candidate is one of the finalists.
3. Statement of experience and philosophy
4. Explanation of research plans
5. Statement (250-300 words) describing your past efforts and future plans to support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching, research, and other professional activities.

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Requirements

• Undergraduate teaching: Typically, three courses per semester, two semesters per year, beginning August 2024.
• Developing and teaching courses and laboratories appropriate to the needs of the Department and the University.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Developing and maintaining significant scholarly productivity in the applicant's specialty area (e.g. papers in refereed journals and conferences), with involvement of undergraduate students as appropriate.
• Providing service to the University including participation on Department and University committees.
• Providing service to the Profession including participation in professional societies and making efforts to involve undergraduate students as well.
• Providing service to the Community.
• Contribute to teaching the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the university’s interdisciplinary general education program.