Description
About the Department
There are 14 full-time faculty with primary appointments in Chemical Engineering (CHE), ~450 undergraduate students and about 60 graduate students in our CHE program established in 1911. CHE is a nationally top-ranked co-op program. The department’s research expenditure exceeded $6.2 million in fiscal year 2025 with roughly 60% from the CHE program.
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati (UC) Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE) invites applications for a Chemical Engineering non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor-Educator or Professor of Practice position. The appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2026. ChEE seeks candidates within the field of chemical engineering, to teach courses in specialty areas related but not limited to the following:
- Green chemistry and sustainable chemical production processes.
- Chemical process design and process simulation.
- Chemical process techno-economic assessment.
Essential Functions
- Teaching courses at the undergraduate level in the area of chemical engineering covering topics such as but not limited to “sustainable chemical production processes”, “chemical process design and process simulation, and “chemical process techno-economic assessment”; as well as other core undergraduate courses in the chemical engineering curriculum such as Chemical Engineering Laboratory and Transport Phenomena;
- Teaching graduate level courses related to the focus areas as noted above;
- Preparing course materials, developing and administering examinations, and participating in graduate-level assessments; and
- Providing service to the profession and university, including but not limited to membership on various committees at the department, college, and university levels; and externally as a peer reviewer for scholarly works, as a member of professional organizations, or as an organizer or chair of professional society conferences.
Minimum Requirements
For appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor - Educator, both of the following are required prior to the effective date of the appointment:
- B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and
- Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
For appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, both of the following are required prior to the effective date of the appointment:
- B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering; and
- Seven (7) years of relevant industrial experience.
Application Process
Candidates should provide the following in their application package:
- Cover letter
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2-3 pages) that specifically addresses:
- What would be your preferred instructional methods (demonstrations, lectures, hybrid, flipped, etc.)
- How you will approach assessment, and
- How your relevant industry (if applicable) or academic experiences (if applicable) will enhance your teaching effectiveness.
- Current Curriculum Vitae; and
- Full contact information for at least three (3) references
Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and rank of appointment. Submit your application materials to: http://jobs.uc.edu and apply to REQ# 101373.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Salary Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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