Position: Senior Faculty – Chemical Engineering (Separation Technologies)
Department: McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
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.
Doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related field
Proven record in academic research
Experience with industry-academia partnerships
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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