Chemical and Materials Engineering, Assistant Professor

CSU Careers•Pomona, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Cal Poly Pomona is a polytechnic university known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is situated on a large, scenic campus and is committed to an inclusive, experiential learning education that values diverse perspectives. It is recognized for its student diversity, economic mobility, and commitment to serving underrepresented students. The College of Engineering, nationally ranked, prepares students for industry and advanced studies through an inclusive polytechnic philosophy. The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering, a Master's in Materials, and a Minor in Materials Engineering, serving approximately 400+ students. The department has strong ties with local industry and active faculty research. The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor level, tenure-track faculty position to begin in August 2027/Fall semester. This role involves teaching a wide array of chemical engineering courses and laboratories, including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, unit operations, process design, and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission by teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students, developing curriculum and laboratories, establishing a funded research program, and engaging in service to the department, college, university, and profession. Applicants with expertise in energy systems and sustainability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related program from an accredited university by the date of appointment.
Demonstrable skills/potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and in developing and implementing laboratory-based experiments.
Demonstrable experience/interest in establishing and maintaining sponsored research in a field related to Chemical Engineering.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive excellence in the academic community through research, creative activities, teaching and/or service and work as well as the profession.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Demonstrable and practical skills in teaching a broad range of courses and laboratories in Chemical Engineering.
Demonstrable skills in the development of sustainable engineering fields, such as energy and the environment.
Ability to support in major department, college, and university level initiatives, e.g., strategic planning, outcomes assessment, laboratory revitalization, curriculum design, etc.
Record of publication in scholarly journals.
Ability to work with others in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Teach a broad range of chemical engineering courses and laboratories including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, unit operations, process design, and emerging technologies in chemical engineering.
Participate in all aspects of the department’s mission.
Teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Develop curriculum and laboratories.
Establish a well-funded research program.
Participate in service to the department, college, university, and the profession.