02/09/2022
Job Opening in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor:
The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) at the University of Maine, the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, invites applications for Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering (tenure-track) as part of a cluster hire focused on Green Engineering and Materials (GEM), led by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). At this time the UMaine College of Engineering is extensively expanding both facilities and programing.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field, such as Polymer Science & Engineering, by the date of hire. The successful candidate will be expected to show strong commitment to quality teaching and establish a sustainable, extramurally funded research program with a primary focus on topics in support of the GEM. The faculty member may also affiliate with other UMaine research centers.
CBE (http://www.umaine.edu/chb/) has 17 faculty and offers ABET accredited B.S. degrees and also M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering. Advancement through the faculty ranks at UMaine is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations occurring on a determined schedule, each of which includes substantial peer input.
The ASCC (https://composites.umaine.edu), the largest university-based research center in Maine, is planning construction of the Green Energy and Materials lab (GEM), a 70,000 ft2 addition which will house the research Factory of the Future (FoF). The FoF will be a first-of-its-kind testbed for digital flexible manufacturing, including research on the manufacture and testing of large new systems made from bio-based and other advanced materials.
From its campus in Orono, the UMaine community enjoys outstanding access to four-season outdoor recreational opportunities and provides a unique balance of academics and outdoor life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. UMaine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. It is our intention to create an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals.
Applications, including: cover letter; curriculum vitae; copies of academic transcripts; a description of teaching interests and philosophy along with teaching evaluations (if available); a statement of proposed research; copies of 3 publications and contact information for 3 potential references should be submitted to the Department of Human Resources via https://umaine.hiretouch.com. This link has the full job description under job id # 73292. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and appropriate background checks will be required. Review of applications will begin March 1. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The expected start date is Aug. 29, 2022.
Inquiries about this position may be sent to: [email protected].
As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our work force and to dual-career couples. It is our intention to create an environment that is inclusive of all individuals.
