Description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: The Auburn University Department of Chemical Engineering invites
applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions with an anticipated start date of August 2024. The areas of
expertise are open; however, the individuals selected for these positions will be expected to contribute to the growth
of at least one of the department’s strategic focus areas: energy and environment, advanced materials, computeraided chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical/biomedical engineering. The candidates selected for these positions
must demonstrate a strong commitment and potential to excel at both research and teaching in the area of chemical
engineering. Additionally, the candidates are expected to have a strong record of scholarly publication, have the
ability to attract and sustain externally sponsored research funding to support their research programs, collaborate
with faculty on a number of interdisciplinary research projects, effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses,
and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Our department seeks outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field at the
time employment begins. The candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements
to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the
proposed term of employment. A Ph.D. (or terminal degree) is required at the time employment begins. Excellent
communication skills and a high level of personal motivation are required.

The position is available beginning August 16, 2024. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and
continue until a candidate has been identified. The application materials include a cover letter, curriculum
vitae/resume, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, statement of research accomplishments and plans,
and the names of three references with contact information. Applications should be submitted through the University’s
online system using the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/41101.

The Auburn University Department of Chemical Engineering has a strong and progressive research program and a
long tradition of excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education. The department has 25 full-time faculty,
several research staff and postdoctoral associates, almost 100 graduate students (more than 80 of whom are in the
doctoral program), and nearly 450 undergraduate students. The department maintains vibrant research programs
with approximately $7.5 Million annually in sponsored research and recently concluded complete renovations of its
Ross Hall and Wilmore Laboratories, which provide cutting-edge research, instruction, and office space. These
renovations totaled over $40 Million. Additional information about the department can be found at
https://www.eng.auburn.edu/chen.

Auburn University (www.auburn.edu) is one of the nation’s premier public land-grant institutions. According to the
NSF’s most recent Higher Education Research and Development Survey, it ranked in the top 100 of U.S. research
universities for the second straight year. Auburn is an institution that is both highly research-active and committed to
maintaining teaching excellence offering Bachelor's, First Professional, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctor's
degrees. The fall 2022 enrollment exceeded 31,000 students with approximately 25,000 undergraduates, and 6,000
graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,450 faculty
members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to
academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. The Samuel
Ginn College of Engineering is comprised of 8 academic departments and an enrollment of approximately 5,500
undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students. It was ranked in the Top 35 public institutions in the U.S. News and
World Report’s 2022 Best Engineering Undergraduate Programs. Auburn (https://www.auburnalabama.org)
residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate
and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing
I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus
statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples. See
“Guidelines for Dual Career Services”

http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/policies-guidelines/#guidelines
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer.