Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering 2026-27

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking applications as part of an external search for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are a medium-sized, prestigious department with top-ten rankings in chemical engineering and accredited programs leading to B.S. and Ph.D.

degrees, inviting applicants who will advance teaching and research. UCSB values interdisciplinary collaboration and public service.

Qualifications

• Completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a related field, except the dissertation, at the time of application.
• PhD degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.
• Clear evidence of important intellectual contributions and a compelling vision for impactful new research directions in chemical engineering.

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position title

Assistant Professor

Salary range

A reasonable estimate that the University expects to pay for this position at 100% time is $116,500 - $200,000.

Anticipated start

July 1, 2027 or later

Application Window

Open date: October 16, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Chemical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking applications as part of an external search for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

The Department of Chemical Engineering is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the profession and the community. We are a medium-sized department, widely recognized as prestigious and have been ranked among the top-ten public universities and graduate programs in chemical engineering for 25 years. We offer accredited programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants should have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a related field, except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Clear evidence of important intellectual contributions and a compelling vision for impactful new research directions in the field of chemical engineering, particularly in areas that complement and strengthen research efforts within Chemical Engineering, the College of Engineering and UCSB.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - (limited to 2 pages) containing the following five elements: (1) most significant research accomplishment as a graduate student; (2) most significant research accomplishment as a postdoc (if applicable); (3) overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution; (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well-suited to achieve those goals; and (5) clear explanation how your research vision will complement and strengthen research efforts within Chemical Engineering, the College of Engineering and UCSB.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research - (max 5 pages)
• Statement of Teaching - (max 3 pages)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants are required to provide the names and contact information for a minimum of 3 references and may submit up to 2 additional optional references. Applicants must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements.

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA

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