Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
Louisiana Tech University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in our Chemical Engineering Program. For candidates with exceptional credentials, appointment at a higher rank may be possible. Applicants with research in electrocatalysis or a related area of study are especially encouraged to apply, although applicants with research in other areas will also be considered. Faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise graduate students in their theses, establish and sustain an externally funded research program, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession. A strong commitment to collaborative, cross-disciplinary research is especially desirable.
A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline is required. Candidates for associate or full professor rank should have demonstrated evidence of leadership in the field at the national and international level, respectively.
Louisiana Tech University is recognized as a Tier 1 National University by U.S. News & World Report, emphasizing cutting-edge research and innovation to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. The Chemical Engineering program, accredited by ABET, has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 200 students. The College of Engineering and Science boasts over 140 Ph.D. students in four programs (Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Analysis and Modeling, and Molecular Science and Nanotechnology) and more than 190 M.S. students. More information can be found at http://coes.latech.edu.
The University campus is in Ruston in north central Louisiana, offering centralized access to larger metropolitan areas in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Notable resources include the Institute for Micromanufacturing which provides shared micro-/nano-scale fabrication and materials characterization equipment and training, the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (CBERS) which includes 5,500 square feet of electronically controlled access space dedicated to first-class animal research facilities, and the Louisiana Optical Network Infrastructure (LONI), which offers high-performance computing resources shared across the state.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a single PDF with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan (1~5 pages), a teaching experience and philosophy statement (1-3 pages), the contact information for three current references*, and unofficial academic transcripts. Within your research plan and your teaching statement, explain how you would integrate diversity and inclusion into these activities. Submit application materials at https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LATECHCareers.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The starting date may be flexible. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process and with notification to the applicant.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
