Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering


Requisition Number
FE04253


Working Title
Assistant Professor


Department Name
8H090:OISTL/Engineering Distance Learning


Work Location
Paducah, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering (or closely related field). Candidates with specialties in all areas of Chemical and Materials Engineering will be considered.



Required Related Experience

None



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Job Summary

University of Kentucky: Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Extended Campus Program in Paducah, KY.


The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Special Title Series) faculty position in chemical engineering at the extended campus in Paducah, KY. The special title series is a teaching focused position with anticipated responsibilities of 70% teaching and 30% split between research, scholarly activities, and service.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with the capability to teach across the entire chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum. Individuals should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, and the motivation to sustain a program of independent scholarship through innovative educational activities, the direction of undergraduate research and other independent and collaborative research endeavors. Research collaborations with local industry and faculty on the Lexington campus are encouraged. Employment at UK comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well‐being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work‐life integration. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits


The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department believes that a range of unique perspectives contributes to our creativity, innovation, and success as scientists and engineers. As such, we welcome and support applications from all backgrounds. Submit PDF files consisting of a statement detailing teaching interests and experience, a statement of research/scholarly interests; complete curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least three references.

For more information, please contact Jeffrey Seay, search committee chair, at jeffrey.seay@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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