Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

retirement plan

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Bioengineering (CBBE). The department offers ABET-accredited programs and supports interdisciplinary research across energy, biotechnology, and materials.

The appointee will contribute to teaching, research, and service in a dynamic, diverse environment.

Qualifications

PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering area is required. A commitment to excellence in teaching, and an ability to conduct high quality, externally funded research in an area of chemical, biochemical or biomedical engineering must be demonstrated.
Preferred research areas include AI-enabled engineering, electrochemical energy and battery technologies, critical minerals and advanced separations, pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing, and process systems and safety.
Candidates must be willing and able to teach core chemical engineering courses in process control, thermodynamics, transport processes, and reaction engineering.
Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Externally funded research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related engineering

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering ( CBBE ) at North Carolina A&T State University. The anticipated hiring rank is Assistant Professor.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and the no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering, with over 3,100 students, offers EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs, 9 Master’s programs, and 6 Doctoral programs. The 6 research cluster areas of the College of Engineering ( COE ) are Autonomous Systems, AI and Cyber Resilience, Smart Manufacturing, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Systems, and Complex Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe. The Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering ( CBBE ) at North Carolina A&T State University offers ABET -accredited B.S. programs in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering and Bioengineering; M.S. programs in Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering; and a Ph.D. program in Bioengineering. The department provides an interdisciplinary environment for education, research, and innovation across chemical, biological, and biomedical engineering. The department has a strong record of federally sponsored interdisciplinary research, including the NSF ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, NSFCRESTBioenergy Center, and U.S. DOE Center of Excellence in Biotechnology. Faculty research strengths span energy and sustainability, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing, advanced materials, AI-enabled engineering, electrochemical energy and battery technologies, critical minerals and advanced separations, and process systems and safety. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cbbe.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering area is required. A commitment to excellence in teaching, and an ability to conduct high quality, externally funded research in an area of chemical, biochemical or biomedical engineering must be demonstrated.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred research areas are AI-enabled engineering, electrochemical energy and battery technologies, critical minerals and advanced separations, pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing, and process systems and safety. Candidates must be willing and able to teach core chemical engineering courses in process control, thermodynamics, transport processes, and reaction engineering. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Required License Or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site).

Working Title

Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Position Number

007778

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Yes

FTE

40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Organizational Location

College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Posting Number

EPA3274

Open Date

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

August 2027

Special Instructions to Applicant

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and… No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;