Job Description

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) at the University of Maine, the flagship R1 campus of the University of Maine System, invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in our chemical engineering program at an assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Appointment at the rank of associate or full professor with immediate tenure in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering may be considered if the candidate's credentials meet the department's criteria for the rank. Candidates must have expertise in Pulp and Paper and/or Biomass processing. This is a 50% teaching and 50% research position.

Affiliation with UMaine research centers such as: Process Development Center (PDC), Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI), Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI), Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies (FIRST), Institute of Medicine (IoM), and others. Resources available for research include: Departmental laboratories equipped for biomass processing, paper science, catalysis, biocomposites, electrochemistry, analytical labs, biochemical engineering, computational methods, optical systems; The PDC provides: Pilot Paper Machine, Coating System, Pulp and Paper lab, Nano Cellulose production; The FBRI provides: pilot scale pretreatment, pulping, hydrolysis, fermentation, separations and chemical analysis; The ASCC provides materials testing, 3D printing, mixing and extrusion systems.

UMaine strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all people.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Highly motivated, student-oriented candidates with a strong commitment to quality teaching and research are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to show strong commitment to quality teaching and establish a sustainable, extramurally funded research program.

Teaching assignments will typically include core courses in the Department's undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering programs. Opportunities exist for developing electives with topics relevant to departmental research areas or other advanced topics. The candidate will also be expected to participate in academic advising of undergraduate students and to supervise graduate student theses and dissertations. Advancement through the faculty ranks at UMaine is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations occurring on a determined schedule, each of which includes substantial peer input.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

The candidate must have earned a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of hire.
Applicants must be committed to quality undergraduate and graduate education including teaching and mentoring.

Preferred:

Experience in developing and teaching courses in core CHE and pulp and paper disciplines.
A track record of innovative research in relevant areas synergistic with current UMaine research strengths.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) A statement of research interests and teaching interests in the context of chemical engineering. Expertise in pulp and paper and/or biomass processing is required.
4.) PDFs of the applicant's three most significant scholarly publications.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 7, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair William DeSisto at william.desisto@maine.edu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

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