ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Job no: 100839-FA
Work type: Faculty-Full Time
Department:ENGR/CHEM & BIOLOGICAL ENGR
Location: Madison
Categories: Engineering, Instructional

Position Summary:

The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has a long tradition of academic excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A consistently strong emphasis on fundamentals provides our students with the skills they need to succeed in their careers. Many of our graduates are leaders in chemical engineering in both academia and industry. Graduate and undergraduate students at Wisconsin work closely with faculty on cutting-edge high-impact research. Opportunities abound for participation in service and outreach activities on campus and in the community, or in international education and research programs. UW-Madison is recognized consistently as one of the world's leading universities, and for decades our department has maintained the highest ranking in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Principal Duties:

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering seeks faculty candidates to enhance present departmental strengths in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a world-class research program, to provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in areas of technical competence, and to engage in public service as appropriate.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Ph.D. and a strong background relevant to Chemical and Biological Engineering or a related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

The department seeks applicants with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential for creative research in fields of strategic importance to the future of chemical engineering, including connections to soft materials, catalysis, and process systems research. Applicants should also have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate instruction.

The department is strongly committed to a diverse faculty and student body. Women and candidates from member groups traditionally under-represented in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

Department(s):

A191200-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CHEM & BIOLOGICAL ENGR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JANUARY 15, 2020

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of research and teaching interests in one complete file upload. Applicants must also provide the contact information for 3 references within the application.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2019, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering strives to foster a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Submitted materials should include the candidate's thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion, including previous activities and/or plans in these areas, in relevant sections of their application.

Contact:

Susann Ely
sely@wisc.edu
608-262-7775
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

100839-FA

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Oct 7 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: