Associate Professor

Posting Number
req33725

Employment Type
Faculty

Faculty Type
Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department
Chemical and Biological Engineering (326A)

Academic Location
School of Engineering

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is hiring for an Associate Professor position. We seek innovative and collaborative researchers whose teaching and research interests span broad areas of chemical engineering. Applications are encouraged from researchers working in , but not limited to, energy and sustainability, bioengineering, nanomedicine, materials science as well as process engineering. The successful candidate should have the ability to develop a high-impact independent research program that cuts across disciplines, departments, and research centers, and the dedication to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of New Mexico is the only Carnegie-classified R1 (very high research activity) university in the state and is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Our faculty benefit and actively collaborate with federally-funded UNM and School of Engineering research centers, a nationally ranked School of Medicine, and nearby national laboratories (Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Air Force Research Laboratory). The UNM Lobo Rainforest provides an entrepreneurial ecosystem, which includes Rainforest Innovations and the Innovation Academy, that translates research to market.

Qualified candidates will have earned a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering or a related discipline by the time of appointment. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program; a commitment to undergraduate/graduate education and student mentoring; and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering is partnering with ADVANCE at UNM to recruit and retain excellent faculty. Albuquerque and the surrounding areas offer a family friendly and culturally diverse environment with excellent weather and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation (Why ABQ?).

Qualifications

List both the minimum and preferred qualifications within this text box.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemical and/or Biological Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a University setting
• Strong commitment to teaching
• Established research
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

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Please fill out the on-line application and attached a current CV and official transcripts
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 6/30/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.