The Chemical Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor with an anticipated start date of September 2027. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34.
We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: capacity to build a world-class chemical engineering research program crosscutting interdisciplinary efforts and the potential to leverage competitive advantages in materials, healthcare, interfacial sciences, polymers, colloids, clean energy technology, energy systems, biotechnology, and data sciences that exist within the University of Washington and the surrounding region, as well as a strong interest in and commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Applicants representing all areas of chemical engineering research are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative, high-quality teaching in our core curriculum; to develop a high-impact externally funded research program of international repute; develop elective courses in their areas of expertise; and help serve and advance the goals and missions of the department, college, and university. The successful applicant will be expected to create innovative and high-quality research and teaching programs that contribute to an inclusive and equitable campus environment.
The base salary range for this position at the following ranks will be: Assistant Professor ($12,250-13,250 per month), Associate Professor ($16,000 – $20,000 per month), Professor ($20,000 – 30,000 per month), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Compensation associated with this position may also include other components such as administrative salary supplement or limited commitment of summer salary..
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at .https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Applicants must have earned a PhD or foreign equivalent in chemical engineering or a related field, by the date of appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
UW is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Please provide pdf files for the following requested materials:
1. Cover letter indicating interest and fit with the position in addition to experience.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. Complete contact information for three references.
4. A statement of research plans (5 pages max).
5. A statement of teaching experience, teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and interests. Please highlight your interests in and/or experience teaching and innovating in the ChemE undergraduate and graduate curriculum (3 pages max).
In the research and teaching statements, please articulate how your past experience and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Files that do not include all these components will not be reviewed.
All application materials should be submitted directly to this posting via Interfolio. First review and priority will be given to applications submitted by November 16, 2026. For any administrative issues or inquiries related to the search, please contact the Assistant to the Chair (Andrea Gleichweith, chemeatc@uw.edu).
For help signing up for Interfolio, accessing your account, or submitting your application, please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.
Applications must be submitted via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/190651.The position will remain open until filled.
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