Assistant Teaching Professor
About The Position
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a non-tenure track assistant teaching professor position. The candidate will be expected to teach Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to undergraduate students; mentor assigned graduate and undergraduate student teaching assistants; advise assigned undergraduate students on curriculum selection, electives, etc; ensure progress towards the degree is on track; lead effort for ABET accreditation, coordinating program assessments, ensuring compliance with ABET requirements, and preparing review documents; participate in curriculum development for BSChE and BA programs; serve on undergraduate program committee; and engage in continuous professional development to promote innovation in teaching and course development. The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment. Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of over 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (Niche, US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
Responsibilities
- Teach Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to undergraduate students
- Mentor assigned graduate and undergraduate student teaching assistants
- Advise assigned undergraduate students on curriculum selection, electives, etc.
- Ensure progress towards the degree is on track
- Lead effort for ABET accreditation, coordinating program assessments, ensuring compliance with ABET requirements, and preparing review documents
- Participate in curriculum development for BSChE and BA programs
- Serve on undergraduate program committee
- Engage in continuous professional development to promote innovation in teaching and course development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
