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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Open-Rank Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Chemical Engineering

Apply now Job no: 496874
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Position Description:

The Department of Chemical Engineering of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the assistant, associate, or full Professor levels. We welcome applicants from all areas related to Chemical Engineering, including advanced materials and manufacturing, biological and health sciences, energy and sustainability, and process systems and discovery. We seek outstanding individuals with a strong potential or proven record for excellence in research, in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and in promoting a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Senior level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact will have the opportunity to be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship.

Rowan Chemical Engineering is a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate program that provides students with an integrated and immersive learning experience. Unique to this experience are year-long Engineering Clinics that provide opportunities for undergraduate students hands-on projects to solve technical and research problems, for graduate students to mentor undergraduate student teams, and for faculty to collaborate with industry and agencies on research. Research by our faculty are in the broad areas of advanced manufacturing, energy and the environment, pharmaceutical processing, polymer composites and thin films, process systems engineering, sustainable materials, and water treatment. Our department faculty leads the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute (AMMI) that serves as the collaborative nexus, bringing together multidisciplinary Rowan researchers and external stakeholders in the search for globally sustainable materials solutions. The AMMI together with our department house state-of-the-art materials processing and characterization facilities.

More information about Rowan Chemical Engineering can be found at: https://engineering.rowan.edu/programs/chemical/

More information about Rowan AMMI can be found at: https://engineering.rowan.edu/research-centers/ammi/

A national leader in engineering education, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering was founded in 1995 and quickly gained national recognition for its innovative multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education.  In 2013, the State of New Jersey designated Rowan University a comprehensive research university, and in 2017 our University was recognized as a Carnegie-classified research institution. During that period, Rowan Engineering doubled both its full-time faculty and student population and started the engineering PhD programs.  In 2017, we opened the doors of Engineering Hall and completed a full renovation of our original home, Rowan Hall. These projects tripled our available space and provided the College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities.  We currently enroll over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students.

More info about Rowan College of Engineering can be found at: https://engineering.rowan.edu

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field (by September 1, 2023).
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have a strong record of scholarly achievement.
  • Develop a team with student and faculty collaborators and engage in high-impact practices such as student-faculty research and engagement in interdisciplinary initiatives and outreach.

Application Process:

Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining suitability for the role; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a description of their research agenda (including potential funding opportunities); 4) a statement on teaching philosophy (including discussion of the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion), and 5) contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/496874/openrank-tenuredtenuretrack-faculty-position-department-of-chemical-engineering

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with applications received by November 01, 2022 given priority consideration, for a start date of September 1, 2023.

University Information:

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University with approximately 23,000 students. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation and is ranked 3rd among public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.

Rowan University’s main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, and it has a branch campus and medical school in Camden and a second medical school in nearby Stratford. Rowan is the second university in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical-degree granting programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Its business incubator also supports that mission. The University boasts eight Colleges – William G. Rohrer College of Business, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts, Colleges of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics, and John H. Martinson Honors College. In addition, the University has seven Schools – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medical, Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Earth & Environment, School of Nursing & Health Professions, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Global Learning & Partnerships.

More information about Rowan University can be found at: https://www.rowan.edu/about/index.html

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/_docs/home_page/eeo_policy_statement.pdf

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Non-Discrimination at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Nondiscrimination at Rowan University: Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or to the University’s Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator: Monise Princilus, Ed.S. , Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Savitz Hall, Suite 203, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, princilus@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/_docs/annual_security_report.pdf

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.