Description

The Hampton University Department of Chemical Engineering within the School of School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation invites nominations and applications for a full-time a faculty positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Assistant Professor with an anticipated starting date of August 2025.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University (www.hamptonu.edu ) is located on approximately 300 acres of the Virginia Peninsula. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution of higher education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits all programs. Hampton University, a member of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community of higher education institutions, is currently enjoying tremendous growth and development from traditional teaching to a more research-intensive institution. Hampton University is a Ph.D. level R2 institution of higher learning with a primarily undergraduate student population of 3,516 students pursuing degrees in diverse areas of study.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining a vibrant research program, scholarly activities, securing external funding, and engaging in professional service. The ideal candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, evidence of academic scholarship and research ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals, and potential for securing external funds. Primary teaching responsibilities include chemical engineering courses for non-majors and majors with the opportunity to teach upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidates are expected to have a clear understanding of curriculum design and development, engage in student centered undergraduate research, participate in mentoring, and service to the department and university.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science and Engineering, Tissue Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• The ideal candidate will be an exceptional experimental scientist whose research complements the department’s existing strengths.
• Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Renewable energies and energy storage
  • Nuclear energy
  • Tissue engineering
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Microfluidic systems

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. It will also include fringe benefits offered by Hampton University. This is a full-time position available immediately. Hampton University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and three (3) professional references (names and addresses), and a Hampton University Application for Employment for Faculty electronically (preferred) to joyce.shirazi@hamptonu.edu , or to the following address via US mail:

Joyce Shirazi, DSc, PE
Dean, School of Engineering and Technology
Olin Engineering Building
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668