Professor of Process Science and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Fall

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on industry-relevant research and teaching for reaction and/or separation processes and technologies earch focused on related machine learning and computational approaches, as well as modern high throughput experimentation platforms would also be well received. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University’s recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments at the Process Science and Technology Center .

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline with a record in academic research and experience with industry-academia partnerships. Appointments will be at the A ssociate/Full Professor, with tenure considered based on qualifications.

Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and profession.

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Texas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement outlining plans for leading interdisciplinary research, mentoring statement, and statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Applicants must supply contact information for at least five references.

The selected candidate will need to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation to verify identity and eligibility for U.S. employment. A security-sensitive background check will be performed for the final candidate.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

College / School / Unit

Cockrell School of Engineering

Department

Chemical Engineering

Posted

Sep 21, 2026

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