Department of Chemical Engineering - Faculty Search

SHPE Houston; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Department of Chemical Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for tenured or tenure-track positions at all levels across all research areas. We invite scholars who will advance research, teaching, and service while fostering a welcoming, collaborative culture for students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a record of impact and a commitment to equity in education and mentorship.

Job description

University of Michigan

Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for a tenured or tenure-track position at all levels.

Applicants are sought across all research areas in or at the boundaries of chemical engineering and adjacent fields.

We seek dedicated scholars who will provide inspiration, leadership, excellence, and impact in research, teaching, and service in chemical engineering, and who will help cultivate a workplace that is welcoming for all and promotes collaboration and success among students from wide-ranging backgrounds. Applicants should have a PhD in chemical engineering or a related field, a track record of outstanding research, and a commitment to excellence in education and student mentoring. To ensure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply before November 15, 2026.

The University of Michigan is among the top-ranked public universities in the US and ranks among the top universities worldwide. The ChE undergraduate program is ranked 6th and the graduate program is ranked 9th by US News & World Report. Ann Arbor is consistently voted among the “best cities to live in America,” was recently named the “most educated city” in the country, and is less than 30 minutes from Detroit International Airport. Ann Arbor features a diverse and international population and offers a broad range of cultural opportunities, outdoor attractions, and world-class dining.

Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/

Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. If an institutional reference check is necessary, candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.