Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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Job Title	Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Requisition Number	FE04253
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Department Name	8H090:OISTL/Engineering Distance Learning
Work Location	Paducah, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Tenure Track
Required Education	Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering (or closely related field). Candidates with specialties in all areas of Chemical and Materials Engineering will be considered.
Required Related Experience	None
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Job Summary	University of Kentucky: Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Extended Campus Program in Paducah, KY. The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Special Title Series) faculty position in chemical engineering at the extended campus in Paducah, KY. The special title series is a teaching focused position with anticipated responsibilities of 70% teaching and 30% split between research, scholarly activities, and service. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemical engineering with the capability to teach across the entire chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum. Individuals should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, and the motivation to sustain a program of independent scholarship through innovative educational activities, the direction of undergraduate research and other independent and collaborative research endeavors. Research collaborations with local industry and faculty on the Lexington campus are encouraged. Employment at UK comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total wellbeing and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong worklife integration. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department believes that a range of unique perspectives contributes to our creativity, innovation, and success as scientists and engineers. As such, we welcome and support applications from all backgrounds. Submit PDF files consisting of a statement detailing teaching interests and experience, a statement of research/scholarly interests; complete curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least three references. For more information, please contact Jeffrey Seay, search committee chair, at jeffrey.seay@uky.edu.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1
4. Specific Request 2
5. Specific Request 3

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