Assistant/Associate Professor KCEID, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engine
Job Posting for Assistant/Associate Professor KCEID, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engine at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Assistant/Associate Professor KCEID, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10755
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design's Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering invites applications for one tenure-track position (assistant/associate rank) with research interests in Energy-Intelligent Design of Chemical Systems.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
As the third-largest of nine academic universities within The University of Texas System, UTSA is a leading public , Carnegie R1 University deeply committed to student success and academic excellence. UTSA specializes in health, cybersecurity, fundamental futures, and human-social development, reflected in its urban-serving mission. UTSA fosters an innovation ecosystem that is accelerating transdisciplinary research through public and private strategic partnerships, home to a myriad of cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes along with research core facilities, and a robust system of research development to create discovery that enables innovative and cutting-edge work. With over 34,000 students supported by more than 1,400 faculty and 5,600 staff and student employees, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan and South Texas region. As one of the few universities designated as both Hispanic Serving Institution and a R1 University, UTSA is committed to both learning and discovery. UTSA is focused on advancing the educational success of many first-generation, low income, underserved, transfer, Veteran, adult learners and international students by a faculty and academic experience second to none. UTSA is focused on promoting social and economic prosperity for our region, where 63% of its students come from San Antonio and South Texas. More than two thirds of UTSA students come from groups traditionally underserved by higher education (with more than half of the student body identifying as Hispanic) and about half of UTSA students are the first in their families to attend a college or university. Additionally, transfer students comprise about 40% of UTSA's total undergraduate population. Further enhancing the already rich mosaic of our student population is UTSA's military community, which makes up approximately 15% of total students and includes active-duty military members, veterans, reserves/guard, and their spouses and dependents. For more information about UTSA, please visit .
College
The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) is home to more than 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students in 9 undergraduate, 16 Masters, and 6 PhD degree programs. The college is supported by over 140 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty and a dedicated cadre of staff. Each of the KCEID's five units brings unique value for advancing its mission-these include the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning, and Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management., KCEID is also home to 10 research institutions and centers, a student success center, a Large-scale Testing Laboratory, and a Makerspace, supporting research through research and discovery as well as educational excellence. Collectively, these students, faculty and staff within KCEID support KCEID's mission to identify and solve grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world.
KCEID educational programs are accredited by ABET, the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). For more information about KCEID, please visit .
Department
The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering currently has 25 full-time and 1 part-time tenured/tenure-track faculty (4 endowed chairs and 3 endowed positions), 3 full-time and 1 part-time non-tenure track faculty, and 448 undergraduate, 39 M.S., and 42 Ph.D. At the graduate level, students can earn a MS or a PhD in Biomedical Engineering as a joint degree with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UTSA. UTSA is committed to growth in student opportunities, as indicated by the $95 million Science and Engineering building completed in summer 2020. The Chemical Engineering faculty research laboratories are housed on the fourth floor of this building and the state-of-the-art unit operations laboratory is housed on the third floor of the building. Additional information about the Department can be found at .
Position Summary
The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the rank of an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 2024. Applicants sought should have research emphasis in either of the following areas: (i) experimental research on electronic materials, semiconductors, photovoltaic technologies, organic electronics, solid-state 2D materials, and photo- and electro-catalysis; (ii) theoretical/computational research on process intensification and machine learning, optimization, and process control of plants, especially those used to process plastics and petrochemicals.
Applicants are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses at all levels. The successful hire will work closely with undergraduate and graduate students, develop an externally and internally funded research program, and build strong government and/or industrial research collaborations. At the time of hire, applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. All applicants must have demonstrated research success as evidenced by a strong record of scholarly publication. Applicants considered for the rank of Associate Professor should have demonstrated success in developing sustained and funded research programs. Candidates should have an exceptional track record in research and teaching. Experience in academic program accreditation is also desired, but not required. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be committed to interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research across academic units. Moreover, the successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic-serving institution.
Qualifications
The required qualifications of the successful candidates are a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field as relevant to the position description, appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents approval). The applicant must have the ability to teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must demonstrate an ability and desire to work collegially with faculty from different cultural backgrounds, as well as demonstrate an ability to work with and be sensitive to, the educational needs of all students.
It is preferred that applicants will have a demonstrated expertise in either of the following areas: (i) experimental research on electronic materials, semiconductors, photovoltaic technologies, organic electronics, solid-state 2D materials, and photo- and electro-catalysis; (ii) theoretical/computational research on process intensification and machine learning, optimization, and process control of plants, especially those used to process plastics and petrochemicals. For a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, at least one year of post-doctoral training is preferred.
Application Process
All applications received by November 10, 2023, will be given priority consideration. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. To apply, application packages should be submitted to the UTSA jobs website. All applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document: A cover letter that summarizes the unique qualities of the applicant, clarifies how the research program of the applicant falls into the advertised research emphasis, and details any teaching experiences.
- A current curriculum vitae (including all academic and professional experiences, listing of publications, and accomplishments).
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references
- A research statement (5-page limit)
- A teaching statement (1-page limit)
EEO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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