Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is seeking to fill multiple open-rank faculty positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering. Ideal candidates will possess a doctorate in relevant fields and demonstrate strong teaching and research capabilities.

The positions offer resources for launching a high-impact research program, contributing to collaborative scientific efforts across Dartmouth's engineering and health disciplines.

Qualifications

• Exceptional candidates must be prepared to teach and contribute to innovative educational programs.
• Experience in leading externally funded research programs is crucial.
• Strong potential for collaborative research within Dartmouth's diverse academic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Biological and Chemical Engineering.
• Launch a high-impact research program.
• Foster leadership in the research community at Dartmouth.

Skills

Teaching in Biological and Chemical Engineering

Research in microbial engineering

Collaborative science

Education

Doctorate in engineering or related fields

Job description

Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering

Location: Hanover, NH

Open Date: Jul 1, 2026

Dartmouth Engineering seeks to fill multiple open‑rank, tenure‑line faculty positions at the multidisciplinary nexus of Biological and Chemical Engineering. Exceptional early‑career candidates at the rank of assistant or associate professor will be considered for the Ralph and Marjorie Crump Faculty Development Chair, while outstanding mid‑career and senior candidates will be considered for a distinguished professorship. We seek candidates with a doctorate in engineering, chemical or biological sciences, or a closely related field who show strong potential to lead an externally funded research program targeting transformational advances in Biological and Chemical Engineering. Examples of research areas include microbial engineering and bioprocessing as well as broadly enabling technologies such as omics methods and modeling. These positions will promote collaborative science within the broader Dartmouth community, including the Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth Health, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Chemistry, and Computer Science.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will be gifted teachers well‑prepared to teach courses in Biological and Chemical Engineering with motivation and expertise that complements Thayer's interdisciplinary approach to engineering education. They will contribute to a distinctive research and education program advancing innovative technological responses to societal challenges. Positions provide resources to help launch a high‑impact research program and foster leadership across the broader biological and chemical research community at Dartmouth.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, complete CV, statement(s) of research and teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/188410.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search chair at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

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