Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering

University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering to begin in July 2025. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to program development in a leading engineering department.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience necessary.
• Proficiency in teaching various engineering courses expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach three to five undergraduate courses each semester.
• Contribute to undergraduate program assessment and evaluation.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Research expertise in materials engineering

Student mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Postdoctoral fellowship

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor beginning in July 2025.

The department is located in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, which is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and offers an ABET accredited B.S. program in chemical engineering with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 140 students and typical class sizes ranging from 20-40 students. Individuals with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, a passion for engineering education and student learning, and demonstrated teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Applications from professionals with industry experience in process control, design, management, and safety are also encouraged.

Basic Function

The successful applicant will be expected to teach three to five three-credit chemical engineering undergraduate courses per semester and to contribute to ongoing assessment and evaluation of our undergraduate program. Final course assignment will be based on the interest and expertise of the individual and the needs of the department.

Applicants are encouraged to review our department (https://web.uri.edu/engineering/about/chemical-engineering/) and undergraduate program (https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/chemical-engineering-b-s/).

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of one year of Postdoctoral fellowship experience.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Research expertise and experience in materials engineering and polymers.
• Experienced in teaching Fluid Mechanics, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, and Materials Science and Engineering.
• Experienced in teaching Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering laboratories.
• Demonstrated ability to teach small and large classes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach chemical engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Strong evidence of student mentoring and advising.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising undergraduate student projects.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising graduate and/or undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, improvement, and/or ABET program assessment.
• Strong evidence of service and community engagement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various groups/populations of students, staff, and faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in teaching and instruction.
  
  

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited End Date of Restriction or Limitation

The position is full-time, non-tenure track, academic year appointment, limited to 06/30/2026 with anticipated renewal.

Department Information

Department Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae with full contact information for three professional references (as one complete pdf document).

(#3) Statement of Teaching (maximum two pages) describing the applicants’ philosophy, approach, and experience. The teaching statement should also describe how the applicant will foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment (the full teaching statement should be one complete single pdf document).

Posting Information

Position Number 109576 Posting Number F00468 Posting Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date 07/17/2025 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15031

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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