Full Professor, Chemical Engineering - Energy & Sustainability

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas invites applications for a full‑time tenure/tenure‑track professorship in the Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering. Candidates at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels are welcome; focus on energy and sustainability research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to service across the university.

Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026 and continue until a qualified pool is received; salary is

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or closely related field by the start date of appointment.
• Research experience aligned with energy and sustainability focus areas.
• Demonstrated or high potential for teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to educating, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively 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 students and postdocs; chair dissertations as needed.
• Secure external funding to sustain an independent research program; publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present at professional conferences and serve on graduate thesis and dissertation committees; develop potential IP as appropriate.
• Perform service for the department, school, university, and broader academic and research communities.

Job description

University of Kansas invites applications for a full‑time tenure/tenure‑track professorship in the Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering. Candidates at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels are welcome; focus on energy and sustainability research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to service across the university.

Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026 and continue until a qualified pool is received; salary is