Human Resources

Job Description Summary

Michigan Technological University invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Exceptionally qualified candidates would be considered for an open endowed chair that is available in the Department. 

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).

All areas of chemical engineering are of interest, including but not limited to biotechnology, energy & sustainability, mineral/particulate processing, chemical process safety, electrochemical processing, modeling (molecular simulation, systems, etc.), advanced separations, process intensification & design, continuous processing, advanced materials, and process automation & control.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Secure external funding for research program.
Be recognized by your peers for your excellence in research and creation of knowledge.
Foster and contribute to a collaborative culture within your workplace.
Engage in professional service activities within the department, university, community, and technical organizations.

Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

Ph.D. in chemical engineering or closely related discipline.

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

Demonstrated excellence in the training of graduate students in research.
Demonstrated record of securing external research funding.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Nationally recognized leader at the cutting edge in a chosen research field.
Ability to lead a team of researchers to develop large-scale proposals and establish a center of excellence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

Demonstrated excellence in research such as biotechnology, energy & sustainability, mineral/particulate processing, chemical process safety, electrochemical processing, modeling (molecular simulation, systems, etc.), advanced separations, process intensification & design, continuous processing, advanced materials, or process automation & control.

Strong commitment to teaching and working with students.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Technical Communication skills (oral and written).
Teaching experience or teaching certifications.
Empathy and support for diversity and inclusiveness.
Fostering a culture of safety in your work environment.
Ability to engage in collaborative research ideas.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Applications are to be submitted online at http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/492970. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a statement describing their research interests and future plans, a statement of their teaching interests and philosophy, and a statement describing their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and service. Contact information for reference providers will be requested as part of the application. Please direct inquiries to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Tim Eisele (tceisele@mtu.edu). A review of the applications will begin immediately. If you plan to be at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ this fall, please provide information on the session(s) where you will be making a poster and/or oral presentation(s). We anticipate bringing the finalists to Michigan Tech starting in late November/early December 2022. The position would begin in fall 2023.

Additional Information

The Department of Chemical Engineering currently has 15 faculty members, ~400 undergraduate students, and 35 graduate students. Externally-funded research has more than doubled in the past five years, and the Department is on a trajectory to double its graduate enrollment over the next five years. In March 2018, the undergraduate program was ranked 9th in the nation by College Factual, making it the highest-ranked program in the State of Michigan. The Department's Unit Operations Laboratory is one of the best in the nation, with two pilot-plant set-ups, numerous bench-scale processes, and a state-of-the-art process simulation and control facility. Michigan Tech's graduates are eagerly sought by industry because of our emphasis on hands-on training and rigorous coursework.

Michigan Technological University, one of the four major research universities in the State of Michigan, is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula adjacent to Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season outdoor recreational opportunities. Houghton is listed at #3 on Realtor.com's list of the "Top 10 Affordable Small Towns where you'd actually want to live, 2021 Edition." Located in Houghton, in the heart of Upper Michigan’s scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the university is just a few miles from Lake Superior. The surrounding area is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities throughout the year.

Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. Additional details on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at https://www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.

Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.