Location : Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202400168
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Civil Environmental & Chemical Engr
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of PositionThe Chemical Engineering Program housed within the Rayen School of Engineering invites applications for Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Chemical Engineering. The program is looking for a faculty member with expertise preferably in petroleum engineering. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise graduate students in their theses/projects, and establish and sustain an externally funded research program in the field of expertise. With an expectation of future growth, the program is looking for an outstanding faculty member with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service to the University, community, and the profession.
Teaching faculty members are encouraged to develop innovative teaching methods and educational enrichment activities.
Position InformationPlans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Qualifications and CompetenciesRequired Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Minimum Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, and an earned Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in teaching. Specialization in petroleum engineering.
Supplemental InformationPosition start date will be Fall semester 2024 (August 2024).
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, and an earned Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field?
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