Full Professor

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of associate professor and professor. Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain, and grow a world-class research program that complements or aligns with the department's research strengths through both independent and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions in chemical engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service as well as service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for long term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemical engineering or a closely aligned field
Associate professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate's area of expertise
Professor candidates are required to have national distinction, international recognition, and a substantial scholarly record in their area of expertise, in addition to the aforementioned requirements

Nice To Haves

Evidence of collaboration and leadership in research and education
Published research expertise in fields related to chemical engineering
Potential to establish an externally funded research program
Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in chemical engineering
Ability to mentor research trainees
Strong and effective communication skills to a range of audiences

Responsibilities

Establish, sustain, and grow a world-class research program that complements or aligns with the department's research strengths through both independent and collaborative efforts.
Establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels.
Contribute to the teaching missions in chemical engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Engage in institutional service as well as service to the profession.
Exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities.
Interact collegially.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.