Assistant Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Semiconductor and Nano Manufacturing)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 13, 2024

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Semiconductor and Nano Manufacturing)
Posting Number	req20933
Department	Chemical & Environmental Engr
Department Website Link	https://chee.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at The University of Arizona (UA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date in August 2025. We seek an interdisciplinary scholar with a Ph.D. degree in engineering or related disciplines with experience and interest in semiconductor and related nano-fabrication processes. A successful candidate will complement the departmental and campus-wide strengths for technology innovations to resolve current challenges and introduce novel materials and processes that improve product performance and lead to gain in resource utilization and sustainability in semiconductor and nano manufacturing. The faculty member will be expected to form and maintain research and educational partnerships with cross-campus academic units in material science and engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, and other fields as appropriate. In addition, the faculty member will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Responsibilities include departmental, college, and university service, such as outreach and recruitment, and adding scholarly contributions to the profession. In these and other ways, the faculty member is expected to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and other external partners.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. degree at the time of hire in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline and must provide education credentials during the offer discussions. No experience beyond the Ph.D. is required Appointment at the Assistant Rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Assistant
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$106,000 - $115,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	Start of Fall 2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Armin Sorooshian, Professor, Committee Chair armin@arizona.edu Kimberly Ogden ogden@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/21/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Each application must include the following: 1) Cover Letter. 2) Curriculum Vitae. 3) Research statement that includes past accomplishments and future plans (4 page maximum). 4) Teaching statement discussing teaching philosophy, prior experience, and future interests (2 pages maximum). 5) Names and contact information for three or more references.
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