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Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

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Position description

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications as part of an external search for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level, with a start date of July 1, 2016 or later. We seek outstanding individuals in any area of chemical engineering.

Application packages should include a completed CV, contact information for 3-5 references, and a cover letter (limited to 2 pages) containing the following four elements: (1) most significant scientific accomplishment as a graduate student; (2) most significant scientific accomplishment as a postdoc (if relevant); (3) overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution; and (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well-suited to achieve those goals. A Statement of Research and a Statement of Teaching must also be submitted. Please submit all application materials via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00509.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by November 30, 2015. Thereafter, the position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at: chejrfacultysearch14@engineering.ucsb.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter - Limited to 2 pages and please see the job description for additional requirements.

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)