Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

N.C. A&T

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Benefits

TSERS Retirement

Holiday Pay

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering (CBBE). The role centers on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, pursuing funded research, advising students, and contributing to accreditation and program assessment.

The department supports ABET-accredited programs, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Pursuing funded research.
Student advising, mentoring and recruitment.

Responsibilities

Teach core chemical engineering courses and elective topics.
Engage in externally funded research projects.
Advise and mentor students; participate in recruitment and accreditation activities.
Contribute to curriculum development and scholarly output.
Provide service to department, college and university.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. 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 Affluent Action Employer. 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

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

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.

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses, conducting cutting-edge and funded research; student advising, mentoring, and recruitment; curriculum development, producing scholarly products; and all other activities required for a successful academic career. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department, College, and University as needed.

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.

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.

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)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Position Number

Position Number 007778

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

Tenure Track Yes

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3274

Open Date

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

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 on the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available August 2027

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