Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering - Fall 2027

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering with a Fall 2027 start. Candidates should focus on connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering and contribute to a diverse academic community.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field by August 2027, with responsibilities including mentoring, teaching, and building an externally funded research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field required.
• Tenure-track assistant professor position starting Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and supervise research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across backgrounds.
• Engage in service to the university and profession.

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering - Fall2027

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering

Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University ofTexas Austin has an opening with a start date of Fall 2027 for a tenure-track assistant professor. Candidates will be considered whose research makes connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas in the broadest sense in determining whether their application would be a match.

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University ofTexas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Applicants should have received or expect to receive a doctoraldegree in chemical engineering or a related discipline prior toAugust 2027. Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduatestudents, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate studentpopulations, develop an externally sponsored research program,collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds,and be involved in service to the university and profession.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive background check with bee conducted on teh applicant selected.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related field is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.