Chemical and Biological Engineering - Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Position Title
Appointment Type: Faculty
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the full-time (nine-month) renewable term position of Assistant Teaching Professor. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for the advanced rank of Associate or Full Teaching Professor. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin January 1, 2027 or August 16, 2027 and the initial length of the appointment will be three years.
The candidate is expected to provide high quality instruction in core undergraduate chemical engineering courses, including lecture and laboratory courses, as well as support the teaching mission of the university through committee work, mentoring of undergraduate students, and assistance with curriculum and assessment coordination. Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills and share our departmental mission to provide outstanding education and training in the chemical engineering discipline.
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior within department, college, and university activities.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline
- Associate or Full Teaching Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including experience and accomplishments in chemical engineering education
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in core undergraduate chemical engineering courses.
- Development of course and assessment materials.
- Formal pedagogical training.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format.
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple activities and projects.
- Industrial experience in the field of chemical engineering.
- Evidence of collaboration and leadership in engineering education for applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Teaching Professor.
Department/Program & College Description
About the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) offers B.S, M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in chemical engineering. CBE has approximately 400 undergraduate students, 90 graduate students, 20 postdoctoral and scientific staff, 10 administrative staff, and 28 faculty. CBE demonstrates a commitment to broadly supporting faculty, staff, and students to achieve University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
Department Unit/Website
For more information about our department's engineering program, see cbe.iastate.edu.
- Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2027
- Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2030
- Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
- Time Type: Full time
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 18, 2026.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format
- Letter of application that states desired rank and briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (not to exceed two pages)
Why Choose Isu?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: May 13, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R19189
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel., email.
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