Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (https://che.lafayette.edu/) at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, two-year appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2023. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated enthusiasm and experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, and an ability to teach effectively at all levels of the curriculum. Specialties in biological systems and/or materials sciences is a plus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering or a closely related field, and a B.S. in chemical engineering is preferred. Candidates will teach three courses per semester. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To apply, please submit application materials, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy including course interests, and three letters of reference at: http://apply.interfolio.com/120170. In the cover letter, please address how your teaching will support Lafayette College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as articulated in the College’s diversity statement (https://about.lafayette.edu/diversity-statement/). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through February 19, 2023 or until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Lindsay Soh, Search Committee Chair, at sohl@lafayette.edu. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Lafayette College is located within 75 miles of both New York City and Philadelphia and is a small, highly selective undergraduate institution emphasizing superior education in engineering and the liberal arts. Lafayette has offered engineering programs for over 150 years. Since inception, the programs have emphasized close interaction between students and faculty. In recent years the engineering programs have been ranked in the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report among undergraduate-focused institutions.