Assistant Teaching Professor

Rice University:
Brown School of Engineering and Computing:
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Location

Houston, Texas

Aug 03, 2026

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Opening

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, invites applications for a non-tenure track assistant teaching professor position.

The candidate will be expected to teach Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to undergraduate students; mentor assigned graduate and undergraduate student teaching assistants; advise assigned undergraduate students on curriculum selection, electives, etc; ensure progress towards the degree is on track; lead effort for ABET accreditation, coordinating program assessments, ensuring compliance with ABET requirements, and preparing review documents; participate in curriculum development for BSChE and BA programs;

serve on undergraduate program committee; and engage in continuous professional development to promote innovation in teaching and course development.

5-10% travel within the U.S. to attend work-related conferences or events

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering ranks among the top 20 of undergraduate engineering programs and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment.

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of over 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (Niche, US News & World Report);

its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.