Assistant Professor & Senior Faculty Positions Available
Assistant Professor Position in Chemical Engineering | Fall 2026
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin has an opening for tenure-track assistant professor with a start date of Fall 2026.
Description
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin has an opening with a start date of Fall 2026 for a tenure-track assistant professor. Candidates will be considered whose research makes connections to biotechnology and/or materials engineering. Candidates are encouraged to view these areas in the broadest sense in determining whether their application would be a match.
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Texas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.
Applicants should have received or expect to receive a doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline prior to August 2026. Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, develop an externally sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and profession.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically via UT Austin Interfolio. We will begin evaluation of applications immediately and will continue throughout the academic year until positions are filled. Submission of applications by November 15, 2025 is strongly encouraged.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a mentoring statement, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and the names of at least three people who will submit original letters of reference. Guidance for these application materials can be found here.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. Background check conducted on applicant selected.
Professor of Process Science and Technology in Chemical Engineering | Fall 2026
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin has an opening for tenure-track senior faculty position with a start date of Fall 2026.
Description
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin is seeking to fill a senior faculty position, with a focus on research and teaching in separation technologies. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can bring together collaborative teams from academia and industry, advancing translational research that utilizes the University’s recent multi-million-dollar pilot-scale investments at the Process Science and Technology Center.
Responsibilities will include mentoring graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a robust externally funded research program, collaborating with faculty from different research areas, and contributing to university and professional service.
The McKetta Department is committed to fostering a welcoming community and supporting the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in chemical engineering or a related field, and have a proven record in academic research and experience with industry-academia partnerships.
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted electronically via UT Austin Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; submitting by November 15, 2025 is highly recommended.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement outlining plans for leading interdisciplinary research, mentoring statement, and statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Applicants must supply contact information for at least five references.
The selected candidate will need to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documentation to verify identity and eligibility for U.S. employment. A security-sensitive background check will be performed for the final candidate.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Tenured Faculty Position in Chemical Engineering | Fall 2026
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin has an opening for tenure-track Associate or Full Professor position with a start date of Fall 2026.
Description
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas Austin seeks outstanding applicants for a tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with a start date as early as Fall 2026. Candidates are sought with demonstrated excellence in research in any field of Chemical Engineering and a strong interest in teaching and mentoring students and collaborating. While the highest priority is given to the overall originality, track-record and continued promise of the candidate's work, particular areas of interest include Materials and Energy.
The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Texas at Austin is committed to building a community that is welcoming to all and to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.
Tenured applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to mentor graduate students, teach our diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations, sustain a vibrant externally sponsored research program, collaborate with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, and be involved in service to the university and profession.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted electronically via UT Austin Interfolio. We will begin evaluation of applications immediately and will continue throughout the academic year until positions are filled. Submission of applications by November 15, 2025 is strongly encouraged.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a mentoring statement, and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience. For tenured positions, at least five references who will submit original letters of reference should be included.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. A security sensitive background check will be conducted on the applicant selected.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
