Tenured Faculty Position in Chemical Engineering - Fall 2027

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position with start Fall 2027. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in collaborative research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students and early-career scholars.

Strategic areas include catalysis, bioengineering, energy and materials; exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Tenured applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related discipline.
• Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students.
• Teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations.
• Sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program.
• Collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs.
• Sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and institutions.

Skills

Collaborative research

Teaching & mentoring

Graduate student mentorship

Service to university

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Tenured Faculty Position in Chemical Engineering - Fall2027

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering

Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin seeks outstanding applicants for a tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with a start date as early as Fall 2027. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in collaborative research in Chemical Engineering, and a strong interest in teaching and mentoring students and early-career scholars. Strategic areas of interest include catalysis, bioengineering, energy and materials, although excellent candidates in other areas will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Tenured applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related discipline.
• Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students.
• Teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations.
• Sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program.
• Collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Be involved in service to the university and profession.

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Texas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

The selected candidate will need to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation to verify identity and eligibility for U.S. employment. A security-sensitive background check will be performed for the final candidate.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.