Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Lafayette College; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, starting July 1, 2025. Candidates with expertise in Biofabrication, teaching experience, and a Ph.D. are encouraged to apply as the college emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. in a related engineering field.
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience is required.
• Ability to contribute to diversity and inclusion efforts at the college.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in the first year and five thereafter.
• Mentor undergraduate students in a tenure-track role.
• Contribute to the Integrative Engineering program's bioengineering focus.

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Lafayette College: Faculty Positions: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Location: Easton, PA
Open Date: Jul 29, 2024

Description
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, (https://che.lafayette.edu/) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2025. We are seeking candidates with expertise in Biofabrication (including, but not limited to, additive manufacturing, tissue engineering, and/or biomaterials), with demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduates and an ability to teach effectively at all levels of the curriculum. It is expected that the applicant will also be able to contribute to the College's Integrative Engineering program's focus area of bioengineering (https://inte.lafayette.edu/). Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related field. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Lafayette College, located within 70 miles of both New York City and Philadelphia, is a nationally recognized leader in undergraduate engineering education. The program offers students a superior education in engineering and the liberal arts. This educational experience is accomplished by focusing on excellence in teaching, placing strong emphasis on student-faculty interaction, and by providing opportunities for students to take courses in a wide number of disciplines, study abroad, engage in research, and participate in hands-on design projects. Faculty members teach the equivalent of four courses in their first year and five courses per year thereafter. This tenure-track position provides a unique opportunity to mentor students at one of the nation's highly-ranked undergraduate-only institutions offering ABET-accredited engineering degrees. Further information about the department can be found at http://che.lafayette.edu/.

In addition to four discipline-specific B.S. engineering programs and an A.B. engineering studies program, Lafayette offers a B.S. interdisciplinary engineering program (Integrative Engineering) that enables students to develop expertise and skills in systems methods and apply those skills in areas of robotics, bioengineering, environment, and energy. The faculty in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering play a vital role in offering and maintaining this interdisciplinary program.

About Lafayette College:

Located within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia, Lafayette College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts and engineering institution with significant resources to support faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.



Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or closely related field.


Application Instructions
To apply, please submit application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy including course interests, research statement, and three letters of reference at: http://apply.interfolio.com/150483. In the cover letter, please address how your teaching will support Lafayette College's commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated in the College's diversity statement (https://about.lafayette.edu/diversity-statement/).

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Lindsay Soh, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.


For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150483

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age);and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.






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