Open-Rank Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty in Energy Engineering

School of Chemical Engineering

The College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) and the Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University are embarking on bold energy initiatives to address the global challenges related to energy through research, education, and outreach. We are committed to creating the next generation of engineers and leaders by building capacity in Oklahoma to serve the future needs of the global energy industry. As a part of this initiative, we endeavor to hire faculty to grow and enhance our interdisciplinary research and educational programs in the diverse areas of the energy landscape.

The School of Chemical Engineering seeks applications for an open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position. The position can be filled at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Individuals applying for positions of Associate or Full Professor must have a record of achievement that merits appointment at that level.

The university is in a period of dynamic growth and transition. We aspire to become the nation’s preeminent land-grant university through teaching, research, and extension to meet the grand challenges facing civilization. Our seventeen faculty members (five focused in Petroleum Engineering) within the School instruct approximately 200 undergraduates with an emphasis on both contemporary industrial practice and scientific fundamentals. Our undergraduates have an outstanding record of success in AIChE national student competitions and are well-prepared for graduate school or careers in industry. 

The college recently opened a new 72,000 sq ft state-of-the-art laboratory building where all engineering lab courses are taught in an interdisciplinary manner. Currently, approximately 50 graduate students are investigating a broad range of topics in our comprehensive MS and PhD programs. Strengths in graduate education and research include catalysis, colloids, drug delivery, computational modeling/simulation, nanomaterials, petroleum engineering, polymers, and tissue engineering. 

The school enjoys strong support from alumni, friends, and industry, which have provided eight endowed chairs and professorships, faculty development endowments, and numerous research and educational partnerships. Facilities include new state-of-the-art office, conference, and instructional spaces totaling 17,000 sq ft. For more information about the school, please visit https://che.okstate.edu. 

Our home, Stillwater, is a traditional Midwestern college town conveniently located one hour from the two largest metropolitan areas in the state, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater and the surrounding communities have a population of 78,000 and a diverse economy. The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at OSU is a world-class epicenter for the arts, attracting celebrated national and international programs featuring notable performing arts productions and artists.  Outdoor recreation opportunities abound and combine with the safe and welcoming community lifestyle to encourage a healthy work-life balance. 

Qualifications:

Candidates shall have an earned doctorate in chemical engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program and display a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate education. A successful applicant is expected to build a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in the energy area that enhances the OSU research portfolio.  Industrial experience is considered an asset, and there will be opportunities to partner with local industry in the energy area on industrial-scale projects. The candidate will also have the opportunity to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of energy. 

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu. A single pdf file is requested with your application. The file should include:

• a cover letter;
• curriculum vita;
• statement of teaching interests and philosophy;
• research interests, including a plan to secure external funding with descriptions of two planned research projects;
• names and contact information of five references.

Send requests for additional information to the search committee chair, Dr. Jeff White at chesearch@okstate.edu. Screening of applicants will begin as applications arrive and continue until the position is filled, contingent on available funding.

For assistance with the online application process or to request accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 201 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-5449.