"Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching Professor"

Job Details

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick invites applications for a non-tenure-track teaching faculty position. Candidates with industry experience and expertise in biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical engineering are encouraged to apply. This is a long-term, career-oriented position with the possibility of reappointment and promotion through the university’s teaching faculty track. This position aligns with the School of Engineering’s strategic priority areas in Healthcare Technology and Experiential Learning and Professional Education. We seek a dynamic educator who is passionate about preparing students for impactful careers and advancing workforce development. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, contribute to curriculum innovation, and participate in departmental, school, and professional service. Responsibilities may include developing new courses in biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical engineering, contributing to the growth of the CBE experiential education program by expanding co-op and internship opportunities, coordinating industry-linked projects, and supporting students’ professional preparation. The faculty member in this position is expected to use evidence-based, student-centered teaching practices and incorporate industry-relevant content to help students build the knowledge and skills needed for professional success. Depending on interests, expertise, and departmental priorities, the role may also involve developing industry-sponsored capstone projects, mentoring students, collaborating on educational grants, and participating in service, recruitment, and outreach activities. The CBE Department values candidates who bring diverse perspectives and are dedicated to instructional excellence, experiential learning, and industry engagement.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline and have professional experience in biomanufacturing or the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students are essential.

About Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering enrolls more than 210 undergraduate and 110 graduate students and includes 20 tenure-track faculty and one full-time teaching professor. Located in central New Jersey, the department is situated in the heart of one of the nation’s most active industrial and pharmaceutical corridors, offering proximity to globally established pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology firms, and advanced manufacturing industries. Faculty and students have access to outstanding research facilities and collaborative opportunities through numerous centers and institutes on campus, including the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (IQB), Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute (RCEI), Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (CSOPS), Catalyst Manufacturing Center, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), and the RCSB Protein Data Bank. Rutgers Engineering faculty also benefit from extensive High-Performance Computing (HPC) resources to support research and teaching. Learn more at https://cbe.rutgers.edu.