Assistant Professor - Chemical and Biological Engineering Job at Montana State University
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (ChBE) in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NAOCE) at Montana State University invites applications for a full-time tenure track appointments at the level of Assistant Professor with primary responsibilities in teaching, research and service/outreach. The Department is seeking applicants from all areas of chemical and biological engineering to complement expertise in materials/biomaterials, biotechnology, biofilms, energy systems, environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, health related diagnostics, and complex fluid dynamics.
Candidates for these positions can be hired as a part of the NACOE’s College-wide Resilient, Sustainable and Healthy Communities Hiring Initiative that will add a new faculty cohort energized to develop engineered solutions to help communities prepare for threats, evaluate risks, adapt to and recover from natural and human caused disruptions without compromising future generations. The NACOE is comprised of four academic departments, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical and Industrial Engineers, and the School of Computing. The College enrolls approximately 4000 students with more than 300 students in graduate degree programs. Faculty hires from this cohort will span all academic units in the college and will simultaneously strengthen current capabilities and add new areas of relevant expertise.
The ChBE, founded in 1932, consists of 16 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, predominantly PhD. It has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education and over the past decade, ChBE students have been awarded Gates-Cambridge (one), Goldwater (ten), Marshall (one), Schwartzman Scholarships(three), Truman (one) and Rhodes (one) Scholarships. The graduate program is focused on the major research areas of environmental engineering, microbial biotechnology, biochemical/biomedical engineering, biofilm, magnetic resonance imaging, and materials science. Faculty and graduate students in the Department are participants within a newly funded NSF Research Traineeship in Extreme Biofilms. Montana State University is a highly collaborative institution and ChBE faculty have sustained productive research collaborations with faculty throughout the NACOE and across the University. Strong multidisciplinary programs at Montana State University include the Thermal Biology Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, the Montana Engineering Education Research Center, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, and the Energy Research Institute.
Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply. Furthermore, the University recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://coe.montana.edu/cohort_hire.html
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction and advising of undergraduate students in the chemical and biological engineering curriculum, and graduate students in the chemical engineering and/or environmental engineering programs.
Development and supervision of an externally funded research program.
Production of scholarly works.
Other responsibilities include mentoring/directing undergraduate and graduate students, and performing committee functions and service to the University, profession, State, and public.
Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Ph.D. in a field relevant to materials science, chemical and/or biological engineering by date of hire.
Potential for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Ability to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the department.
Evidence of scholarly achievement.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Relevant Academic/Professional/Industrial experience.
Potential to collaborate with and enhance existing departmental research expertise in areas such as biofilms, biotechnology, materials/biomaterials, energy systems, complex fluid dynamics, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Established scientific publication record.
Ability to promote the advancement of diversity and inclusion in Chemical and Biological Engineering.
The Successful Candidate Will
The Successful Candidate will be a dynamic teacher and communicator who
demonstrates:
excellent oral and written communication skills.
strong interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.
the ability to inspire and guide students.
the ability to work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and to interact/collaborate with ChBE faculty, staff, students, and constituents.
the ability to increase the diversity of the student body through recruitment and mentoring efforts.
the ability to develop a nationally recognized and self-sustaining research program.
the potential to teach in a diverse University community.
the ability to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
a growing or an established scientific publication record.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The Department consists of 16 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, predominantly PhD. It has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education and over the past decade, ChBE students have been awarded Gates-Cambridge (one), Goldwater (ten), Marshall (one), Schwartzman Scholarships(three), Truman (one) and Rhodes (one) Scholarships. The graduate program is focused on the major research areas of environmental engineering, microbial biotechnology, biochemical/biomedical engineering, biofilm, magnetic resonance imaging, and materials science. Faculty and graduate students in the Department are participants within a newly funded NSF Research Traineeship in Extreme Biofilms. Montana State University is a highly collaborative institution and ChBE faculty have sustained productive research collaborations with faculty throughout the NACOE and across the University. Strong multidisciplinary programs at Montana State University include the Thermal Biology Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, the Montana Engineering Education Research Center, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, and the Energy Research Institute.
The College
The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises four academic departments – Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and the Gianforte School of Computing. It is also home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), Montana Engineering Education Research Center (MEERC) and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,500 students with more than 250 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include Ph.D.’s in Computer Science, Material Science and Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering in addition to a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.
Excitement in the College is building with the completion of the new Norm Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC) in 2019. This innovative facility has transformed engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU. Planning and construction for additional building to house the Gianforte School of Computing is underway and this facility, to be completed in early 2025, will continue to support the expansion of infrastructure in the College.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One
Desired Start Date August 15, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 3, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Required Documents to be uploaded:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 References
1-2 Page Research Statement
1-2 Page Teaching Statement
1 or 2 Sample Publications
Please note: A minimum of 3 professional references are required in your profile when applying for this position.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html.
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status Exempt
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Candidates for these positions can be hired as a part of the NACOE’s College-wide Resilient, Sustainable and Healthy Communities Hiring Initiative that will add a new faculty cohort energized to develop engineered solutions to help communities prepare for threats, evaluate risks, adapt to and recover from natural and human caused disruptions without compromising future generations. The NACOE is comprised of four academic departments, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical and Industrial Engineers, and the School of Computing. The College enrolls approximately 4000 students with more than 300 students in graduate degree programs. Faculty hires from this cohort will span all academic units in the college and will simultaneously strengthen current capabilities and add new areas of relevant expertise.
The ChBE, founded in 1932, consists of 16 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, predominantly PhD. It has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education and over the past decade, ChBE students have been awarded Gates-Cambridge (one), Goldwater (ten), Marshall (one), Schwartzman Scholarships(three), Truman (one) and Rhodes (one) Scholarships. The graduate program is focused on the major research areas of environmental engineering, microbial biotechnology, biochemical/biomedical engineering, biofilm, magnetic resonance imaging, and materials science. Faculty and graduate students in the Department are participants within a newly funded NSF Research Traineeship in Extreme Biofilms. Montana State University is a highly collaborative institution and ChBE faculty have sustained productive research collaborations with faculty throughout the NACOE and across the University. Strong multidisciplinary programs at Montana State University include the Thermal Biology Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, the Montana Engineering Education Research Center, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, and the Energy Research Institute.
Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply. Furthermore, the University recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://coe.montana.edu/cohort_hire.html
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction and advising of undergraduate students in the chemical and biological engineering curriculum, and graduate students in the chemical engineering and/or environmental engineering programs.
Development and supervision of an externally funded research program.
Production of scholarly works.
Other responsibilities include mentoring/directing undergraduate and graduate students, and performing committee functions and service to the University, profession, State, and public.
Contribute positively and professionally to the academic success of students and the mission of Montana State University.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Ph.D. in a field relevant to materials science, chemical and/or biological engineering by date of hire.
Potential for excellence in teaching, research and service.
Ability to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the department.
Evidence of scholarly achievement.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Relevant Academic/Professional/Industrial experience.
Potential to collaborate with and enhance existing departmental research expertise in areas such as biofilms, biotechnology, materials/biomaterials, energy systems, complex fluid dynamics, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Established scientific publication record.
Ability to promote the advancement of diversity and inclusion in Chemical and Biological Engineering.
The Successful Candidate Will
The Successful Candidate will be a dynamic teacher and communicator who
demonstrates:
excellent oral and written communication skills.
strong interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.
the ability to inspire and guide students.
the ability to work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and to interact/collaborate with ChBE faculty, staff, students, and constituents.
the ability to increase the diversity of the student body through recruitment and mentoring efforts.
the ability to develop a nationally recognized and self-sustaining research program.
the potential to teach in a diverse University community.
the ability to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.
a growing or an established scientific publication record.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
The Department consists of 16 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, predominantly PhD. It has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education and over the past decade, ChBE students have been awarded Gates-Cambridge (one), Goldwater (ten), Marshall (one), Schwartzman Scholarships(three), Truman (one) and Rhodes (one) Scholarships. The graduate program is focused on the major research areas of environmental engineering, microbial biotechnology, biochemical/biomedical engineering, biofilm, magnetic resonance imaging, and materials science. Faculty and graduate students in the Department are participants within a newly funded NSF Research Traineeship in Extreme Biofilms. Montana State University is a highly collaborative institution and ChBE faculty have sustained productive research collaborations with faculty throughout the NACOE and across the University. Strong multidisciplinary programs at Montana State University include the Thermal Biology Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, the Montana Engineering Education Research Center, Montana Microfabrication Facility, Western Transportation Institute, and the Energy Research Institute.
The College
The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises four academic departments – Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, and the Gianforte School of Computing. It is also home to the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), Western Transportation Institute (WTI), Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF), Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC), Montana Engineering Education Research Center (MEERC) and Army and Air Force ROTC Units. The College enrolls approximately 3,500 students with more than 250 studying in graduate degree programs. Doctoral degree programs include Ph.D.’s in Computer Science, Material Science and Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering in addition to a Ph.D. in Engineering with options in the fields of Applied Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.
Excitement in the College is building with the completion of the new Norm Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC) in 2019. This innovative facility has transformed engineering education and scholarly activity at MSU. Planning and construction for additional building to house the Gianforte School of Computing is underway and this facility, to be completed in early 2025, will continue to support the expansion of infrastructure in the College.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One
Desired Start Date August 15, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 3, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Required Documents to be uploaded:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 References
1-2 Page Research Statement
1-2 Page Teaching Statement
1 or 2 Sample Publications
Please note: A minimum of 3 professional references are required in your profile when applying for this position.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html.
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status Exempt
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.