Asst/Assoc/Full Professor in Chemical Engineering

Women In Science; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS seeks a faculty member in Chemical Engineering who will teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses, develop new curricula, and mentor students and postdocs. The position includes directing research programs, training Master’s and PhD students, and pursuing external funding.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field, a strong teaching record or potential, and ability to collaborate within a team-based academic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or closely related field by start date.
• Research experience aligned with energy and sustainability focus areas.
• Demonstrated or high potential for teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate in a team‑based academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in chemical engineering.
• Develop courses and participate in curriculum development.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; advise graduate students, including chairing committees.
• Conduct cutting-edge research; train and graduate Master’s and PhD students; seek external funding.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals; present at professional conferences; participate in graduate thesis/dissertation committees.

Skills

Teaching potential

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Team-based work

Education

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Job posting number: #7372613

Posted: October 14, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

40% Teaching: Responsibilities include (a) teaching undergraduate/graduate core and elective courses in chemical engineering, (b) developing courses and participating in curriculum development, (c) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and (d) advising graduate students, including chairing doctoral dissertation committees.

40% Research: Responsibilities include (a) conducting and directing cutting-edge research, (b) training and graduating Master’s and PhD students, serving as thesis/dissertation committee chair, (c) securing external funding to sustain an independent research program, (d) publishing in peer-reviewed journals, (e) presenting at professional conferences, (f) serving as a member of graduate thesis and dissertation committees, and (f) as appropriate, developing intellectual property. The position will enable participation in the education and training of students and postdoctoral researchers in the Department.

20% Service: Responsibilities include performing service for the Department, School, University, academic and research profession, and interacting effectively with students, faculty, and local, national, and international communities.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of appointment.
• Research experience and/or expertise that aligns with one or more of the Department's focus areas in energy and sustainability.
• Demonstrated or high potential for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Commitment to educating, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others in a team-based academic environment.

Additional Required Qualifications By Rank

• Assistant Professor: Demonstrated high potential for conducting an independent research program, as evidenced by a strong publication record and identification of external funding opportunities.
• Associate Professor: Established record of scholarly publications and successful external research funding, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship commensurate with the associate professor rank.
• Full Professor: Sustained, nationally or internationally recognized record of research and scholarship, a strong history of external funding, demonstrated excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship, and demonstrated leadership in the field commensurate with the full professor rank.