Assistant Professor (Chemical Engineering)

Job Title

Assistant Professor (Chemical Engineering)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Chemical Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This Tenure Track position is responsible for supporting the Chemical Engineering program to include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and providing advisement to students. In addition, this position will be expected to conduct scholarly activities including research and provide service to the department, college, and university, and must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service..

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level chemical engineering courses as assigned.

• Actively participate in research or other scholarly activities such as publications in peer-reviewed journals, professional presentations at national or regional conferences, mentoring student researchers, and obtaining external grant funding.

• Actively participate in service activities at all levels such as departmental advising and recruiting, college or university committees, community engagements, or professional organizations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field from an accredited university.

• Evidence of teaching multiple chemical engineering topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience in teaching at the college/university level.

• Experience implementing different teaching strategies and techniques in courses.

• A research portfolio with evidence of prior experience preparing external grants, a proposed future research agenda, and peer reviewed journal publications.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Research experience in an emerging chemical engineering research area such as carbon emissions, sustainability, process simulation, 3D mapping or digital twins, mixed reality, and water purification.

• Experience creating a new course or having a course certified for online delivery.

• Ability to lead collaborative projects with faculty in multiple departments. 

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.