The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota (www.cems.umn.edu) seeks to fill a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (tenured), or Professor (tenured) level, commensurate with experience. Outstanding candidates with a Ph.D. in any area related to chemical engineering and materials science will be considered. Candidates should have a distinguished academic and research record and a commitment to teaching in a highly interdisciplinary department.

To learn more about the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, please visit the department website (http://www.cems.umn.edu). The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for a TENURE-TRACK position (UMN Job ID: 319878), please visit: https://z.umn.edu/tenuretrack17 or https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for Job ID 319878.

To be considered for a TENURED position (UMN Job ID: 319921), please visit: https://z.umn.edu/tenured17 or https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for Job ID 319921.

You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and curriculum vita (CV).

Additional documents must be attached to your online application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position requires that you submit the following materials as ONE, COLLATED PDF FILE with materials in the following order: cover letter; curriculum vita (including a list of publications with full citations for papers with title, journal, etc.); research plan; teaching statement; list of three references with contact information (including email addresses) if that information is not already included in your CV. Please do not submit actual publications, writing samples, or in-press papers since those materials will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Successful candidates will be appointed as early as fall semester 2018 (8/27/18).

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.


  • The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

    The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu




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