Professor of Process Science & Technology

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering seeks a senior faculty member with a strong record in academic research and industry partnerships. The appointee will lead translational projects, mentor graduate students, and advance teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs while leveraging the center's pilot-scale capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across academia and industry, with tenure considerations at Associate/Full Professor level.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Record of academic research with evidence of high-impact outputs.
• Experience working with industry-academia partnerships.
• Ability to mentor graduate students and teach diverse undergraduate and graduate populations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and contribute to student training.
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical Engineering.
• Sustain a vibrant externally funded research program with translational focus.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and guide research teams.
• Engage in service to the university and the profession.

Skills

Academic research

Industry partnerships

Leadership & mentorship

Teaching diverse student populations

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering seeks a senior faculty member with a strong record in academic research and industry partnerships. The appointee will lead translational projects, mentor graduate students, and advance teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs while leveraging the center's pilot-scale capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration across academia and industry, with tenure considerations at Associate/Full Professor level.