Description

The Engineering and Industrial Professions Department at the University of North Alabama (http://www.una.edu/eip/) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to be the lead for the Chemical Engineering concentration (one of five concentrations in the Bachelor of Engineering program) and related curricula and laboratories. This position will begin in Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Alabama is located in the vibrant Florence/Muscle Shoals region, which offers a moderate climate, numerous cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life. The department is housed in the recently built 162,000 square foot Mitchell M. Burford Science and Technology Building, with state-of-the-art office, classroom, and laboratory facilities. 

The North Alabama region is home to a large economy of industrial, technical, and manufacturing companies/organizations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have experience that is consistent with the ability to develop/maintain/improve the Chemical Engineering curriculum in support of regional industry and manufacturing needs. In support of the overall Bachelor of Engineering degree, the successful candidate will also teach core engineering courses (e.g., thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering economics, etc.) as needs arise. As an industry-focused engineering program, the successful candidate will be expected to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key regional industries. This position will also continue to explore new curricular possibilities in engineering as the needs of the department and region evolve.

Essential Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Develop engineering curricula related to (but not limited to) Chemical Engineering; 
• Maintain and manage laboratories associated with the curricula; 
• Teach program-related coursework; 
• Recruit, advise, and mentor students; 
• Participate in scholarly activity;
• Participate in industry outreach; 
• Be involved in service to the university, college, department, and 
• Support the department's current ABET-accreditation processes; and 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•         Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, and industry in written form, verbally, and inter-personally.
•         Experience and skills working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders; 
•         Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; 
•         Desire to teach and/or learn to teach a varied and evolving curriculum; 
•         Ability to plan and perform hands-on development of laboratory equipment and exercises.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Requirements

A PhD in chemical engineering or an engineering field closely associated with chemical engineering is required; the engineering PhD must be from an institution that currently offers an EAC-ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in the same major as the PhD; Professional licensure as a PE in at least one US state is preferred; Relevant professional certifications (CMfgE, SixSigma, CPEM, CCPSf, etc.) is preferred; and industry experience is strongly preferred.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5083237/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-engineering.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Applicants must upload at the time of application a cover letter, CV, and provide contact information for at least three academic/professional references.  Applicants may also submit additional supporting information, such as a teaching philosophy, research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and/or evidence of scholarly productivity, but these additional materials are not required.

Transcripts are required. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected]. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.