Assistant Professor - Chemical Engineering Technology_Tenure Track

Tennessee Board of Regents • Oak Ridge, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Roane State Community College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member for its Chemical Engineering Technology Program. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses, including Industrial Equipment, Technical Calculations, Process Equipment, Process Operations, and Process Control and Instrumentation, as well as related courses. Classes are held during daytime and evening time slots, including some weekends, at the Oak Ridge Branch Campus.

The faculty member will plan and teach courses according to course descriptions and syllabi, teach 15 course hours per semester, and maintain at least 15 office hours per week, including evenings. The role includes service to the campus and students under the direction of the Program Director for Chemical Engineering Technology; coordinating classroom and laboratory activities with adjuncts and other faculty; overseeing laboratory operations in coordination with the lab technician; serving on the program advisory board; and advising students to support timely program completion.

Applicants must submit an application, resume, and cover letter describing how their experience aligns with the position’s qualifications and expectations. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates invited to interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed for the interview.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical or Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with students of all ages.
• Flexibility and collegiality.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching and demonstrating safe laboratory operations.
• Willingness to work with diverse student populations representing a wide range of ages, ethnicities, and academic abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in chemical technology-related positions, particularly in a process environment.
• Teaching experience in chemical technology-related programs.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary education programs.
• Professional Engineering License or a master’s degree in a suitable engineering discipline.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with Desire2Learn or other course management software, design and process simulation software, and process control software.
• Knowledge of the role and purpose of the community college in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes according to course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Teach 15 course hours per semester and schedule a minimum of 15 office hours per week, including evenings; travel to off-campus sites may be required.
• Provide service to the campus and students under the direction of the Program Director for Chemical Engineering Technology.
• Coordinate classroom and laboratory activities for specific courses with adjuncts and other faculty to maintain consistency of instruction.
• Oversee laboratory operations in coordination with the lab technician.
• Serve as a faculty member on the program advisory board.
• Advise students in the program to promote successful, timely completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level