Tenure Track Faculty in Chemical Engineering for 2027-2028

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology • Terre Haute, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor-level with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Candidates with advanced experience may be considered for appointment at a higher academic rank. Rose-Hulman’s teaching-focused mission is “to provide students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.” We are seeking inspiring educators who support this mission to join our collegial team of 10 faculty. The department offers B.S. and master’s degrees in chemical engineering, and the undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Rose-Hulman has been consistently ranked as the top engineering school in the country for institutions without Ph.D. programs. Essential job responsibilities include teaching chemical engineering courses and laboratories, advising students, continued professional development, and service to the department, institute, and professional communities. All applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to providing the highest quality undergraduate education and mentoring undergraduate engineering students. Research, scholarship, and professional development, defined broadly as continued intellectual growth throughout a candidate’s career, remain part of this role; these activities are intended to support the teaching mission of Rose-Hulman rather than compete with it.

Requirements

• Doctorate or near completion in chemical engineering or closely related field by the time of appointment
• Strong commitment to providing the highest quality undergraduate education
• Commitment to mentoring undergraduate engineering students
• Commitment to supporting the teaching mission of Rose-Hulman

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in teaching thermodynamics or laboratory courses
• Ability to further broaden and enhance the educational experience of students
• Prior professional or industrial experience related to petrochemical engineering, biochemical engineering, food engineering, process control, and/or process safety
• Excited to enhance student engagement and community

Responsibilities

• Teaching chemical engineering courses and laboratories
• Advising students
• Continued professional development
• Service to the department, institute, and professional communities
• Mentoring undergraduate engineering students
• Research, scholarship, and professional development to support the teaching mission

Benefits

• Full-time tenure track position
• Opportunity for appointment at a higher academic rank for candidates with advanced experience
• Supportive collegial team environment
• Consistent ranking as a top engineering school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree