Assistant Professor - Chemical Biological & Bioengineering

Description:

This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering ( CBBE ) at North Carolina A&T State University. The anticipated hiring rank is Assistant Professor

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses, conducting cutting-edge and funded research; student advising, mentoring, and recruitment; curriculum development, producing scholarly products; and all other activities required for a successful academic career. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the department, College, and University as needed.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and the no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The College of Engineering, with over 3,100 students, offers EAC ABET -accredited undergraduate programs, 9 Master’s programs, and 6 Doctoral programs. The 6 research cluster areas of the College of Engineering ( COE ) are Autonomous Systems, AI and Cyber Resilience, Smart Manufacturing, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Systems, and Complex Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Department of Chemical, Biological, and Bioengineering ( CBBE ) at North Carolina A&T State University offers ABET -accredited B.S. programs in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering and Bioengineering; M.S. programs in Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering; and a Ph.D. program in Bioengineering. The department provides an interdisciplinary environment for education, research, and innovation across chemical, biological, and biomedical engineering. The department has a strong record of federally sponsored interdisciplinary research, including the

NSF ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, NSFCRESTBioenergy Center, and U.S. DOE Center of Excellence in Biotechnology. Faculty research strengths span energy and sustainability, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing, advanced materials, AI-enabled engineering, electrochemical energy and battery technologies, critical minerals and advanced separations, and process systems and safety. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cbbe.

Requirements:

PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering area is required. A commitment to excellence in teaching, and an ability to conduct high quality, externally funded research in an area of chemical, biochemical or biomedical engineering must be demonstrated.

Preferred:

Preferred research areas are AI-enabled engineering, electrochemical energy and battery technologies, critical minerals and advanced separations, pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing, and process systems and safety. Candidates must be willing and able to teach core chemical engineering courses in process control, thermodynamics, transport processes, and reaction engineering. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.