Professor of Process Science and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Fall 2026

College/School/Unit: Cockrell School of Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering

Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Apply By: Open until filled

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on research and teaching in separation technologies. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University's recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments at the Process Science and Technology Center. Responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a robust externally funded research program, collaborating with faculty from different research areas, and contributing to university and professional service. The McKetta Department is committed to fostering a welcoming community and supporting the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related field, and have a proven record in academic research and experience with industry-academia partnerships.

Application Instructions:

Applications should be submitted electronically via UT Austin Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; submitting by November 15, 2025 is highly recommended. Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement outlining plans for leading interdisciplinary research, mentoring statement, and statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Applicants must supply contact information for at least five references. The selected candidate will need to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation to verify identity and eligibility for U.S. employment. A security-sensitive background check will be performed for the final candidate. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation. A background check will be conducted on the selected applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/169607