The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, although higher rank may be considered depending on experience and achievements. The successful candidate should have a distinguished academic record, including a PhD in chemical engineering or a closely related field, potential for developing a strong independent research program, and a commitment to mentor and teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively. All areas of research will be considered.

The department currently has 12 tenure-track faculty, 2 teaching faculty, approximately 300 undergraduate students and 50 PhD students. With research expenditures nearing $3 M last year, current research interests are in the fields of polymer science, biotechnology, computational modeling, as well as, energy and the environment. Drexel University has a medical school and is a top-tier research institution ranked in the top 100 among all PhD granting universities according to US News & World Report (2009). We are located in the heart of Philadelphia and you can learn more about the university and the department at www.drexel.edu and www.chemeng.drexel.edu, respectively.

Applicants are requested to send a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and a list of references electronically to Giuseppe R. Palmese, Department Head, at the following address: grp27@drexel.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008. Drexel University does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.