Asst​/Assoc​/Full Professor in Chemical Engineering

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Job posting number: #7372613

Posted:
October 14, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

40% Teaching:
Responsibilities include (a) teaching undergraduate/graduate core and elective courses in chemical engineering, (b) developing courses and participating in curriculum development, (c) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and (d) advising graduate students, including chairing doctoral dissertation committees.

40% Research:
Responsibilities include (a) conducting and directing cutting-edge research, (b) training and graduating Master’s and PhD students, serving as thesis/dissertation committee chair, (c) securing external funding to sustain an independent research program, (d) publishing in peer-reviewed journals, (e) presenting at professional conferences, (f) serving as a member of graduate thesis and dissertation committees, and (f) as appropriate, developing intellectual property. The position will enable participation in the education and training of students and postdoctoral researchers in the Department.

20% Service:
Responsibilities include performing service for the Department, School, University, academic and research profession, and interacting effectively with students, faculty, and local, national, and international communities.

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of appointment.
• Research experience and/or expertise that aligns with one or more of the Department's focus areas in energy and sustainability.
• Demonstrated or high potential for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Commitment to educating, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with others in a team-based academic environment.

• Assistant Professor:
  Demonstrated high potential for conducting an independent research program, as evidenced by a strong publication record and identification of external funding opportunities.
• Associate Professor:
  Established record of scholarly publications and successful external research funding, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship commensurate with the associate professor rank.
• Full Professor:
  Sustained, nationally or internationally recognized record of research and scholarship, a strong history of external funding, demonstrated excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship, and demonstrated leadership in the field commensurate with the full professor rank.