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The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for two (2) tenure track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor and one (1) non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor.
Our department is home to multiple national centers with extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration. The Chemical Engineering department is home to 16 faculty members with diverse expertise spanning healthcare, energy, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and sustainability. With over $23 million in endowments, our department also houses 5 endowed chairs and 8 endowed professorships supporting our research, teaching, and service missions.
The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community which has been ranked in the top 10 best places to live by U.S. News & World Report each of the last seven years.
Assistant Professor in Metabolic Research (tenure track)
Qualifications
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Applicants must have earned a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or closely related field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering) conferred by the start of employment
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Demonstrated potential for high-quality metabolism research, including securing research funding and generating high-quality publications
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Collaborative and interdisciplinary synergy with existing strengths on campus
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Excellent communication skills
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Post-doctoral research experience
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Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and service to the department, university, and profession
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Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education
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Commitment to promoting community engagement
Assistant Professor (tenure track)
While applications from all research areas are welcome, preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in the areas of experimental fluid mechanics, advanced materials, and/or energy.
The duties of this position include: (1) developing and sustaining an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition; (2) teaching and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows; (3) performing service activities commensurate with the position.
Qualifications
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Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
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Demonstrated potential for high-quality research, including securing research funding and generating high-quality publications
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Collaborative and interdisciplinary synergy with existing strengths on campus
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Excellent communication skills
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Post-doctoral research experience
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Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and service to the department, university, and profession
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Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education
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Commitment to promoting community and engagement
For further information contact Dr. Christa Hestekin (chesteki@uark.edu).
Teaching Assistant Professor (non-tenure track)
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in teaching core curriculum undergraduate chemical engineering classes and graduate classes in sustainability/life cycle analysis.
Qualifications
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An earned doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a closely-related field
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Experience in teaching two or more core Chemical Engineering undergraduate classes
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Technical or teaching expertise in sustainability/life cycle analysis
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Excellent communication skills
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Four or more years of teaching experience in higher education
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Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and service to the department, the university and the profession
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A strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education as demonstrated in teaching evaluation scores and comments
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A strong desire to produce scholarly works in engineering education or a related field as demonstrated in previous publications and other scholarly activity
For further information contact Dr. Ed Clausen (eclause@uark.edu).
Information for all positions
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.