Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, Florida

Description

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in Fall 2026.

Qualified candidates must possess a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering field, with an outstanding record of research accomplishments as evidenced by high-impact scholarly publications and strong potential to attract external research funding.

We are seeking an individual with professional ethics, strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside the department.

A successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and graduate levels

• Contribute to curriculum development

• Provide quality service to the department, the university, and the chemical engineering profession

While applications in all areas of chemical engineering will be considered, candidates with expertise in computational chemical engineering—particularly in multi-scale modeling, molecular simulation, process optimization, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

All applications should be submitted through the Florida Tech Employment webpage and must include:

• Cover Letter

• Current Curriculum Vitae

• Research Statement describing current research and future plans (maximum 3 pages)

• Teaching Statement highlighting prior experience and teaching philosophy (maximum 1 page)

• Names and contact information of at least four professional references

Consideration of applicants will begin on November 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
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About Florida Tech

Florida Institute of Technology (www.fit.edu) is an independent technological university, ranked as a Tier 1 National University by U.S. News and World Report and named among the Nation’s Top Technological Institutions in the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

The university is located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast in Melbourne, Brevard County, one of the Top 10 U.S. counties for high-tech engineering and industrial activity, and in close proximity to the NASA Kennedy Space Center.

The Chemical Engineering Program currently includes 8 full-time faculty members, 70 undergraduate students, and 30 graduate students, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering. Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and advancing knowledge through basic and applied research across diverse areas of chemical engineering.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy may be directed to:
Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator
150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
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or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify the university at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and comply with standards for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergencies.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred:

• On campus

• In certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech

• On public property within or adjacent to campus

The report also includes policy statements, prevention and awareness program descriptions, and other essential safety information.

Printed copies are available at the Department of Security Welcome Center, 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or online at:
2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.

All international degrees must include a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to Human Resources directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

Additional Information

Florida Tech is an E-Verify employer.

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com