What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering position at University of California - Merced?
Open date: October 22, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of California Merced invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor to help build our new Chemical Engineering B.S. degree program, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Applications will be initially reviewed on December 15, 2024, and then on a rolling basis thereafter.
The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing a new Chemical Engineering program, both core curriculum and new technical electives, and contribute to growing a graduate program in the field. The area of research is open. However, our current most closely related graduate program is Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering (MBSE), so research themes related to Materials Engineering are of particular interest, e.g. polymers and biopolymers, nanomaterials processing, biomaterials, catalysis, and semiconductor processing. Individuals in the position are expected to provide outstanding research, teaching, and service related to the mission of the School of Engineering and UC Merced.
This appointment confers membership in the Academic Senate. Preferred candidates: (1) are enthusiastic about working with UC Merced's diverse student body; (2) have demonstrated management or organizational skills and will be comfortable advising students on industrial career paths, entrepreneurship, and graduate study opportunities; (3) have significant teaching experience, particularly using student success centered approaches focused on inclusive engineering education; and (4) be interested in pushing design thinking and experience forward with a teaching approach that is suited to recent needs.
Applicants will be considered if they meet the basic qualifications of having a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related area at the time of appointment.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- an ability to build a strong research program, secure funding to support that research program, mentor graduate students, and effectively teach the chemical engineering curriculum to a diverse student body.
- an awareness of and contribution to equity, diversity and inclusivity.
All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered but will require the Ph.D. to be completed by the start date.
Additional qualifications include:
- A strong track record of publications in the field.
- Willingness to participate in program industrial outreach and relationship building.
BS in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Strong research track record that complements current research programs on campus. Some grant writing experience.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion. Please review the UC Merced Diversity Statement Guidelines and UC's Commitment to Diversity
- 3 required (contact information only)
Please enter the names and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited after finalists have been identified.
Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Merced will be a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu
Salary : $103,700 - $129,600
