Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Stream, Faculty Opening in the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Dept., University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure stream faculty position at the assistant professor level with primary responsibilities related to teaching. Candidates must have BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering or related area and an ability to teach a wide range of courses in renewable energy at the undergraduate and graduate level, (renewable energy processes, energy storage, solar energy, biomass and biofuels, wind, hydro energy, etc.) with an expected start date of fall, 2025. In addition, the candidate should excel in a secondary area of education service. Education service will include activities related to undergraduate recruitment, strengthening transfer student 3-2 or 2-2 programs, K-12 outreach efforts, and providing supplementary academic support for first-year students transitioning to the department. Candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our department has internationally recognized programs in Energy and Sustainability, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Materials, Multi-Scale Modeling, and Biomedical Engineering. Active collaborations exist with several adjacent centers, including the U.S. DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research Computing, the Center for Energy, the Petersen Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering, the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The department also has a strategic alliance with the Lubrizol Corporation, a leading specialty chemicals company, with a particular focus on decarbonization and process intensification. Furthermore, the University of Pittsburgh, jointly with Covestro LLC, just created the first graduate certificate program on circular economy in the United States.

To apply, please submit, in a single PDF file, (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed CV, (3) a teaching plan, (4) a one-page plan to promote diversity in education, (5) an education service plan that details the vision of the candidate in each of the areas listed above, and (6) the names of four references. Applications will only be accepted via submission through the Pitt HR website at: www.join.pitt.edu; using Position Number: 24008995. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Friday, January 31, 2025.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. In line with the Swanson School of Engineering's values of inclusive excellence, we are committed to creating and maintaining a climate and culture that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.