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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Chemical Engineering And Materials Sci 10016140
  • Area of Interest: Education/Training
  • Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects
  • Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Tenure System Faculty
  • Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

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  • Faculty/Academic Staff
  • Closing at: Oct 1 2026 - 23:55 EDT
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Engineering
  • 993559

Working/Functional Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS). We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or (Full) Professor.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; participate in institutional and professional service; and support the university’s mission in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could have an impact and complement the existing strengths within the department.

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative research environment, and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are possible, considering existing strengths and capabilities and the candidate’s preferences. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academic-year position in the tenure system, with tenure, if appropriate. Successful candidates are expected to elevate the reputation of MSU through their professional activities. Those who conduct research that enhances or is related to aspects of inclusion and equity are of high interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science, or closely related discipline.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025.

Desired Qualifications

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative research environment, and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity.

Required Application Materials

The application must include the following materials:

  1. A detailed CV
  2. A cover letter summarizing your qualifications
  3. A teaching vision statement
  4. A research vision statement
  5. A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) vision statement, which should include:
    • Your awareness and education in DEI
    • Examples of your work in DEI
    • Assessment and outcomes of your DEI work
    • Demonstrated impact of your efforts
  6. Names and contact information for at least three professional references

In your application, please describe the potential impact of your work and how it aligns with the existing strengths of the Department, College, or other programs at MSU.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on 11/15/2024 and continue until the position is filled. Data indicates a paucity of underrepresented minorities and women faculty in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS); individuals from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions about this position are welcome and should be directed to the search committee chair by email at scb@egr.msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/15/2024

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments/chems

Department Statement

The Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CHEMS) department comprises 31 tenure-system faculty members, three teaching faculty, and approximately 480 graduate and undergraduate students. Both the Material Science Engineering (MSE) and Chemical Engineering (CHE) programs offer degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. Faculty in the department engage in instruction and perform cutting-edge research in a variety of areas including biomaterials, biomolecular engineering, catalysis, computational modeling, diamond and carbon-based electronics, electrochemical systems, electric vehicles, energy systems, lightweight metals, machine learning and artificial intelligence, advanced structural alloys, materials for energy conversion and storage, nanomaterials, polymers, polymer composites, renewable chemicals, and semiconductors. Shared research facilities are available across campus for carrying out state-of-the-art experimental and computational studies in MSE, CHE, and related disciplines.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

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