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1. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
2. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions
3. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Tenure-Track Faculty Appointment at Assistant Professor Level
4. UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE - Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
5. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - Assistant Professor Faculty Positions
6. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Position
7. CLARKSON UNIVERSITY - Tenure-Track Faculty Position
8. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN - Tenure-Track Faculty Position at Assistant Professor Level
9. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty Position
10. VIRGINIA TECH - Visiting Professorship Position
11. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
12. LEHIGH UNIVERSITY - Endowed Faculty Chair Position
13. ROWAN UNIVERSITY - Tenure-Track Faculty Position at Assistant Professor Rank



1. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

TENURE-TRACK POSITION AT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL

UMass Amherst Chemical Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position: Assistant Professor. Requirements include Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field, outstanding record of research accomplishments, and commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Preferred research field is Materials Engineering, complementary to our strengths in Sustainable/Clean Energy Technology. Expected starting date is September 1, 2009. Send curriculum vitae, research plan and statement of teaching interests by email to:
chesearch08@ecs.umass.edu (applications should be submitted as a single pdf file). Three letters of reference should also be sent by email to the same address. Applications sent through the U.S.P.S. should be addressed to: Prof. Peter Monson, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 686 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01003-9303 (email submission is preferred). Reviews will begin December 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, promotes diversity, and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
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2. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

BIOFUELS INITIATIVE

The University of Oklahoma is expanding a multi-department biofuels initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program and the Oklahoma State Higher Regents for Education, to strengthen and complement existing programs in botany and microbiology, chemical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, and mechanical engineering.

As part of this initiative the University invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor positions. We are seeking two individuals to develop world-class research programs related to biofuels generation and/or utilization. The desired areas of expertise are, for example (but not limited to): algae production or processing, bacterial engineering, bioinformatics, carbohydrate chemistry/biochemistry, chemical/biochemical characterization, combustion, pyrolysis, plant genetic engineering, sustainability, and separation processes.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and a record of research accomplishment. The successful individuals will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and provide leadership for the Biofuels Initiative. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a description of their research plans, and a brief statement of their teaching interests and philosophy. Applicants should provide contact information for three individuals whom the Search Committee may contact for letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent in electronic format (PDF or Word) to:
Biofuels.Faculty.Search@ou.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2008, and continue until both positions are filled. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.

The University of Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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3. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level with specialization in advanced materials. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in materials for energy, biomaterials and smart materials. Higher-level appointments will be considered for candidates with an appropriate level of past experience. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of ability to establish and pursue a program of high quality research and possess a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience. Northeastern is an urban university located in the heart of Boston in close proximity to world-renowned research hospitals, academic research institutions, and historical arts and music landmarks of the city. Please email one combined document in .pdf format that consists of a letter of application, statement of teaching and research interests, and a current résumé including the names of three references to the email address,
fachire@neu.edu. Documents may be also be sent by regular mail to Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, 342 Snell Engineering Center, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Educational Institutional Employer.
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4. UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITIONS

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions. We anticipate making one appointment at the Assistant Professor level and one at the Associate Professor level. A Ph.D. or equivalent in chemical engineering or a related field is required. Applicants for the Associate Professor position are expected to have a commensurate record of accomplishments.

Lead vigorous research programs, teach, and advise students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications in all research areas will be considered, with emphasis on candidates with expertise in energy science and engineering. Our department (
http://www.che.udel.edu) is consistently ranked among the ten leading chemical engineering departments nationwide. Current energy research in the department includes novel materials for fuel cells, hydrogen generation and storage, materials and fuels from biomass, photovoltaics, and environmental catalysis.

Applicants should submit PDFs of: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research; 4) statement of teaching interests; and 5) names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to http://www.che.udel.edu/forms/faculty-search/index.html. Questions can be addressed to Professor Jingguang Chen, Search Committee Chairperson, at che-faculty-search@udel.edu. The curriculum vitae and letters of reference shall be shared with departmental faculty. The committee will commence review of applications on November 16, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.
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5. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITIONS

University of Colorado (
www.colorado.edu/che). The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering seeks to hire exceptional candidates as assistant professors, with higher levels also considered. Candidates with interests in all research areas will be considered and applications are particularly encouraged in the bio-related areas. The Department, in collaboration with faculty from other units on the Boulder Campus, has embarked on a course to construct and occupy a state-of-the-art, $180,000,000, laboratory building. Applicants should go to http://www.colorado.edu/che/department/faculty-search.html for information on submitting their applications. Review of applications will begin in October 2009. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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6. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

FACULTY POSITION AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, OR PROFESSOR RANK

The Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University (
http://che.tamu.edu/) invites applications for one tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, process systems engineering, bioprocess engineering, energy, and catalysis. The successful applicant is expected to develop and maintain a research program leading to national and international recognition and to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department is housed in a new 205,000 square foot facility, has 30 full-time faculty and 140 graduate students, and has over $20 million in endowments. Candidates applying for this position must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or in a closely-related field. Applications with curriculum vita, including research and teaching interests, a statement of research plans, copies of selected publications, and names of three references should be sent to PROFESSOR JUERGEN HAHN, ARTIE McFERRIN DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 3122 TAMU, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77843-3122. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity. Candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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7. CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION

Clarkson University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The search is aimed at entry-level candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptionally qualified applicants may be considered for more senior appointments. The Department seeks individuals with an outstanding academic record and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and who are capable of establishing a strong international research reputation. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. The Department is interested in candidates with research expertise in one of Clarkson?s research focus areas: Environment and Energy, Bioscience and Bioengineering and Advanced Materials. The successful candidate can find opportunities to work closely with Clarkson?s Center for Rehabilitation Engineering Science and Technology (CREST), Clarkson?s New York State supported Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Clarkson?s Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science (CARES) or Clarkson?s Center for the Environment. These centers provide significant facilities in support of faculty research. The successful candidate is also expected to teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses.

The department has a substantial undergraduate program and a strong graduate program, and is fully committed to supporting new faculty in their efforts to establish a strong research program. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, resume, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching interests, a set of representative publications and a list of four references as an email attachment to:
chbesearch@clarkson.edu. Questions about the position or the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson can be directed to Professor Ruth Baltus, baltus@clarkson.edu.

Women and members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Position # 26-09.
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8. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

FACULTY RECRUITING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Chemical Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required and applicants must have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. The Department is especially interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in the areas of energy sciences, but exceptional candidates in any area of chemical engineering are also encouraged to apply. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. A successful candidate is expected to teach chemical engineering undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a research program, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and the profession. Interested persons should submit in electronic form a detailed curriculum vitae including academic and professional experience, statements regarding their teaching philosophy and research plans, a list of peer reviewed publications and other technical papers, and the names, address and telephone numbers of three or more references to: Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-0231 (
chefacultysearch@che.utexas.edu). Scheduling for interviews will begin in late November 2009. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on selected applicants. The University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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9. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

FACULTY POSITIONS IN CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

The University of Pennsylvania seeks outstanding individuals for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The University seeks individuals with exceptional promise for, or proven record of, research achievement who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Key growth areas include multiscale simulation, protein engineering, and polymeric materials with a focus on membranes for separations and alternative energy. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Engineering or equivalent. Interested persons should send a curriculum vitae, detailed research and teaching plan, and the names of at least three references to: Prof. Kathleen J. Stebe, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 220 S. 33rd St., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6393 or by email to
cbesearch@seas.upenn.edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an "EOE." Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans encouraged to apply.
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10. VIRGINIA TECH

THE JOSEPH H. COLLIE DISTINGUISHED VISITING PROFESSORSHIP

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech is seeking to fill the Joseph H. Collie Distinguished Visiting Professorship. The Collie Professorship requires expertise in the broad area of chemicals distribution management. This could include, but is not limited to, modeling and optimization of material distribution networks, developing strategies for chemical marketing, and understanding and analyzing the global chemical business. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in one of these areas as evidenced by a successful academic record or distinguished accomplishments in a nonacademic environment.

The Professorship is ideally suited for a faculty member on sabbatical leave, or for engineers and executives from industry or government interested in a short-term academic appointment. The holder of the Collie Chair will be expected to teach an undergraduate elective course in the general area of chemicals distribution management consistent with their background and expertise, plus advise undergraduate students about opportunities in this area. Research collaborations with current faculty in the department are encouraged.

An advanced degree in Chemical Engineering is desirable but not required depending on the experience and demonstrated expertise of the candidate. For non-academic applicants, we seek individuals with broad and practical experience that wish to make an impact on the education and professional development of our technically-minded student body.

Appointments varying from one semester to three years are possible, depending on the interests of the candidate. Interested individuals should apply on-line at
www.jobs.vt.edu (refer to posting 090315) and submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, an academic or professional resume, and the names and current contact information of three professional references.

Direct inquiries to Prof. David Cox, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Female and minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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11. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION

The University of New Hampshire actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The department of chemical engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in August 2010. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to develop an active research program and excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are required to have an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering. Candidates with experience and interest in the areas of energy and environment are especially encouraged to apply. Please send applications with curriculum vitae, a description of teaching and research interests and experiences and names and addresses of three references to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kingsbury Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is extraordinary in that we combine the "best of both worlds." We offer students the living and learning environment of a small New England liberal arts college with the breadth, spirit of discovery, and civic commitment of a land-, sea-, and space-grant research university. The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. The campus is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston, 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
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12. LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

ENDOWED FACULTY CHAIR IN THE ENERGY SCIENCES

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University seeks nominations and applications for the Anderson Endowed Faculty Chair position in the broad field of Energy Sciences that includes, but is not restricted to, the general areas of Energy Systems, Chemical Processing, Optimization, Reaction Engineering, Separation Science, Biocatalysis, Photovoltaics, Biofuels and the Environment. Nominees / applicants should have an exceptional record of achievements in research, teaching, supervision and service.

Lehigh has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary activities, and joint appointments with other departments are possible. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program with significant potential for interdisciplinary research with national impact, and will be expected to be a leader in campus-wide Energy and Environmental Initiatives. Excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and the integration of research and education are core values of Lehigh?s mission.

This is a senior appointment to an endowed chair position. Candidates should send electronically a cover letter highlighting their main achievements, a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research and teaching plans, and the names and addresses of four (4) references to
energysearch@lehigh.edu. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Anthony J. McHugh, Chair of the Energy Sciences Search Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University. Review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Information on the Department and Lehigh University can be found at http://www.che.lehigh.edu/blog/ .

Lehigh University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Lehigh University is committed to recruiting, retaining and tenuring women and members of minority groups.
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13. ROWAN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY POSITION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Rowan University has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemical Engineering at the Assistant Professor rank.
A doctorate in chemical engineering or related field is required for appointment. Preferred research area is in advanced materials engineering with a focus in nanotechnology, biomaterials, composites, sustainable materials or electronic materials; however, outstanding candidates in all areas will be considered.

Excellence in education and scholarship are required. This position entails developing and sustaining an externally funded research program which utilizes our multidisciplinary engineering clinics and graduate program. The candidate will be expected to form collaborations with universities and industries in the region. The university is located near leading pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and biotechnology companies. Opportunities for research will also be available at the new Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. A plan for the use and development of innovative teaching techniques in courses and laboratories must be presented. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Starting date for this position is September 1, 2010. Interested candidates are invited to send a pdf file containing a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching and research interests, and a list of three references to
ChEopen@rowan.edu. Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2010; however, review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2009.

Inquires can be submitted to ChEopen@rowan.edu or by mail to
Chemical Engineering Faculty Search Committee
Rowan University
312 Henry M. Rowan Hall
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701
Please visit our web site: www.rowan.edu/ChE

Rowan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Position subject to funding.
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