Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering- Tenure Track

Clarkson University; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University in New York invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemical Engineering. The department seeks candidates with strong research and teaching interests across semiconductor processing, energy and environment, or process engineering.

Salary range: $90,000–$100,000 per year, with an emphasis on scholarly excellence and commitment to education. Applicants should submit materials by February 1, 2027, including cover letter, CV, research & teaching

Qualifications

• Minimal qualification: PhD in chemical engineering or related field.
• Preferred: PhD with strong publication record and teaching interest (undergrad & grad).

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach engineering courses.
• Contribute to research in process systems engineering, biomaterials, plasma engineering, electrochemistry, energy, and semiconductor processing.
• Advise students on career paths.
• Lead departmental and university committees.
• Foster a safe, respectful environment for student achievement.
• Assist with other projects and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellence in scholarship

Outstanding communication

Managing multiple priorities

Diversity and inclusion

Education

PhD in chemical engineering or related field

PhD with strong publication record and teaching interest

Job description

Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering- Tenure Track

Pay Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Overview

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University, https://www.clarkson.edu/academics/engineering/chemical-biomolecular-engineering, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have an outstanding record of accomplishment and have an interest in any one of the following areas:

• Semiconductor processing (e.g., chemical mechanical planarization, nanotechnology)
• Energy & Environment (e.g., renewables, biofuels, electrical energy storage, CO2 sequestration/conversion, water treatment and membranes)
• Process Engineering (e.g., AI, optimization, process systems, plasma and electrochemistry)

Additional information about the Coulter School of Engineering and its departments can be found at http://www.clarkson.edu/engineering/ as well as resources available at Clarkson's interdisciplinary centers https://www.clarkson.edu/research-centers-and-labs.

For full consideration, please submit application materials by February 1, 2027. An application should include a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, descriptions of the candidate's research, teaching and email contact information for three to four references.

Questions about the position or the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University can be directed to Professor Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy, [e-mail]; [phone].

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach engineering courses that satisfy the department's teaching mission.
• Contribute expertise in research that complements the department's strategic initiatives in process systems engineering, biomaterials, plasma engineering, electrochemistry, energy and semiconductor processing.
• Advise students on their career paths.
• Be willing to contribute and lead departmental and university committees.
• Cultivate a safe, respectful environment for student achievement.
• Assist with other projects, administrative duties, and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications: A PhD degree in chemical engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related fields, including a strong publication record and interest in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Essential Skills

• Excellence in scholarship.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to manage teaching, research and service projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity inclusion and belonging.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records