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Prospective Faculty

Faculty in the department of chemical and biological engineering specialize and hold interests in many areas of research. We encourage faculty interested in working for the department to review our core competencies (PDF).

There is currently one opening in ChBE:
 

Illinois Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the National Center for Food Safety & Technology (NCFST) invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, available starting Fall 2008. The department seeks an individual with an outstanding academic record who is dedicated to excellence in education and research. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to lead and attract funds for a high caliber research program. The candidate must have a Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering or related engineering area, experience in food process engineering, and must have at least one degree in Chemical Engineering. The candidate will be expected to conduct research and teaching activities in the general field of biological engineering and collaborate with NCFST scientists on food-processing related funded research projects. Preferred areas of interest are bio-nutrition and/or bioseparations.

IIT and NCFST are currently involved in a national collaboration effort along with the FDA and various industry partners to launch a “Health Promoting Foods” platform focused on the role of food science, technology and engineering in developing the concepts of healthy nutrition through food and food products.

Online applications are preferred. To apply, visit www.chbe.iit.edu or send a resume, statement of research and teaching interests and plans, copies of pertinent publications and the names of the references to chbe_foodfaculty@iit.edu.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For further information contact Donald Chmielewski, 312-567-3537, chmielewski@iit.edu.

Applications sent by e-mail are preferred however all applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is university policy that pre-employment background checks are a condition of employment for all newly hired or rehired staff and faculty members at IIT.

Women and members of underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Illinois Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.