Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is a land grant university with a vision of building global expertise in research and education to support the nation's drive to create a robust supply chain of critical minerals and materials (CMM). Nevada is taking on this challenge, striving to grow its CMM industry (mining the ore, materials processing, manufacturing products for the end user, and recycling of spent products for resource recovery). The region is experiencing substantial investments in the CMM industry, and UNR leads the Nevada Tech Hub, which is using $21 million from the US Economic Development Administration to further catalyze the lithium economy locally.

The School of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering plays a key role in Nevada's CMM growth, and invites applications at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in chemical engineering. The intended start date for the position is July 1, 2027.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required, and the candidate must hold at least one (1) degree in chemical engineering.
• The candidate must possess expertise in critical minerals and materials, broadly defined.
• Candidates are requested to describe their expertise in CMM in their cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates whose work integrates innovative separation technologies, process intensification, circular economy approaches, or critical mineral and rare-earth element recovery to address pressing national and global supply chain challenges.
• Applicants with experience applying machine learning tools in their research are especially encouraged.
• Demonstrated record in teaching is desired.

Compensation

Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Perks of working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

College of Engineering

Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. We value faculty and staff as partners in our mission to deliver outstanding education, research and engagement. Our college seeks individuals committed to:

• Engaging in impactful outreach
• Providing state-of-the-art education
• Fostering respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Nevada Engineering is a fast-growing college, with research expenditure that has doubled over the past nine years. The college recorded $24 million in expenditures in FY26 and offers professional development resources to ensure success. We offer bachelor's and graduate degrees and certificates through three schools:

• Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Computing , Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
• Aerospace, Industrial, Materials and Mechanical Engineering

Specialized facilities include the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Cybersecurity Center, a Nanofabrication Lab and the Nevada Water Innovation Institute. Located near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and offering ready access to the bustling California economy, Nevada Engineering collaborates with leading tech firms and advance research in robotics, AI, battery technology, aerospace, water systems and sustainable energy. In Reno, you will find world-class outdoor recreation opportunities - including skiing, hiking, biking and water sports - in nearby Lake Tahoe and throughout the northern Nevada region. Learn more at unr.edu/engineering

School of Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering (SCCEE)

The School of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) is a research-intensive school with around 650 BS, MS, and Ph.D. students, 29 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 1 lecturer, 7 research faculty, and various technical and administrative staff. The school offers ABET-accredited B.S. degree programs in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, as well as nationally-ranked graduate programs in these disciplines. In 2025, CCEE's programs reported more than $9 million in annual research expenditures funded by external grants. The school fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment and maintains strong partnerships with public agencies, industry and local employers that enhance research opportunities and career pathways for students.

Contact Information



Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected]

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Research statement

4) Teach statement

5) Contact Information for three professional references

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2026.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search is open until a hiring decision has been made.