Part-Time Adjunct Instructor - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to support its ongoing expansion and the strategic initiative of enriching its online and in-person student education and research.

West Virginia University is designated an R1 University (Highest Research Activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has 29 faculty members and approximately 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. WVU is designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in both Cyber Defense Research and Cyber Defense Education. WVU is a member of the USCYBERCOM academic engagement network (AEN) and the AFRL Information Institute. WVU is the founding site in the multi-university Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR), an NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) with many center-funded opportunities for new faculty working in biometrics, machine learning, and computer vision. The Department also offers a graduate area of emphasis in Computational Data Science and digital health. The Department is home to a master's in Software Engineering program that is fully online and highly ranked in collaboration with Coursera.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC.

Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and http://www.wvu.edu. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Work responsibility includes the development of a series of modules using ASPEN Plus for design and operation of chemical unit operations. These modules and the associated lecture material will be utilized in a variety of chemical engineering undergraduate classes such as CHE 355: Process Simulation and Design, CHE 455: Chemical Process Design 1, CHE 456: Chemical Process Design 2, and CHE 475: Chemical Process Safety.

Candidates with MS degrees in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited university with three years of industry experience or three years of doctoral research experience will also be considered. Candidates with active research experience in their process modeling, academic publications, and an interest in engineering education are highly desirable.

To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Applicants must submit a cover letter that indicates the candidate's specialty area of interest, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. For further information, please contact Dr. Srinivas Palanki, Chairperson of CBE, by e-mail (srinivas.palanki@mail.wvu.edu).

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.