"Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty Position"

Position Summary

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Villanova University has an opening for a full-time non-tenure-track teaching faculty position. Candidates will be considered for an Assistant Teaching Professor rank commensurate with their education and experience. This is an academic-year appointment, renewable subject to enrollment needs, availability of funding, and performance.

The Program is looking for a versatile faculty member that can contribute to and enhance the CBE Program. The successful candidate will teach core and elective courses for Chemical and Biological Engineering at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This is a full-time, in-person position. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively in the classroom and across course topics with faculty in the program and across the college. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include teaching in the CBE Dept. at the undergraduate level.
• Additional teaching responsibilities may include graduate courses and undergraduate research project advisement.
• Other responsibilities include student advising, outreach, department service, and commitment to the Department, College and University strategic plans and mission.
• The candidate is also expected to maintain a presence on campus and be responsive to students as a full-time member of the faculty for the duration of the appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requirements include a BS in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field and either a Ph.D. or extensive relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Previous or current experience in a relevant industry or a national lab is highly desirable.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs.

The Chemical and Biological Engineering department has 14 full-time faculty members, more than 225 undergraduate students, and over 50 graduate students, including 16 Ph.D. students.

The department is committed to providing rigorous educational experience in the discipline of Chemical and Biological Engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners, who aspire to achieving professional excellence. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research. Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for our faculty.

Please submit your application at: http://jobs.villanova.edu.

Application packages must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Transcripts
• Statements on Teaching Philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references
• Finalists will be expected to provide a statement articulating how the candidate's contributions may support the University mission (and enduring principles). Please refer to the departmental website and the Villanova University Mission Statement.

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive