Assoc. Professor - Chemical Engineering jobs in Idaho

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Engineering

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience Honorific Stipend

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho invites applications and nominations for the Lou Edwards Endowed Chair in Chemical Engineering. We seek a transformative leader and scholar committed to continuing Professor Edwards tradition of excellence in leadership, teaching, and research.

The Lou Edwards Chair position was established to attract individuals with a distinguished record in scholarship and education and/or proven leadership in chemical and allied industries to serve as a faculty of excellence in chemical engineering. The individual is expected to have made outstanding contributions in the core discipline of chemical engineering and be recognized as an expert in the field with a strong track record of working with industry. The area of specialization and expertise should be closely aligned with the anticipated future trends in chemical engineering such as energy, health-related biotechnologies, artificial intelligence, data analytics and modeling, food and agriculture, semiconductor, and microelectronics, relevant to industries in Idaho.

The endowed chair will provide leadership in research, teaching, and student mentorship to enhance learning experiences and promote industry engagement opportunities for the students. The person will teach required chemical engineering courses as well as develop elective courses to serve undergraduate and graduate students. They will explore collaborations with internal and external partners of the university. They will also vigorously engage in industrial outreach and strengthen departmental connections with chemical and allied industries.

The position is an academic year, tenure track or tenure negotiable appointment, and is available at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The activities of the Endowed Chair will be supported by proceeds from an endowment made possible through the generous donations of family and former colleagues of Professor Lou Edwards, alumni, and well-wishers of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
• Must meet the College promotion and tenure requirement for the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Hold/obtain a Professional Engineer license in the state of Idaho within five years of appointment
• Experience communicating orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• Track record of competitive sponsored research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Experience in teamwork and effectively leading interdisciplinary groups
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and respect for other people

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001179P

Posting Date: 10/09/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a CV; a cover letter/letter of application that addresses the required and preferred qualifications; statement of research interests; statement of teaching philosophy; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

First priority will be given to applicants who submit all required materials by December 4, 2023.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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