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FACULTY POSITION – Chemical Engineering, Hunter Henry Chair
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

The Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering (http://www.che.msstate.edu) at Mississippi State University is seeking nominations and applications for the Hunter Henry Chair in Chemical Engineering. The Hunter Henry Chair has a strong focus on undergraduate education and student mentoring, and the chair holder will be expected to be a strong advocate for educational excellence at Mississippi State. The Henry Chair is recognized across the MSU campus as a leader in undergraduate educational enhancement and acts as an invaluable resource in the development of the MSU student body.

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field are required. The Hunter Henry Chair of Chemical Engineering is a tenure track position. Applicants should possess a background in chemical engineering profession that will qualify them for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Applicants with a strong industrial background are encouraged to apply. Specific duties of the chair holder will include teaching, research, and service in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering.

Applicants should apply via the MSU employment website (http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu) and include a detailed vita, statement of teaching and perspective on engineering education, a detailed vision for the Hunter Henry chair, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references. For nominations or additional information, please contact Bill B. Elmore, Director, Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at elmore@che.msstate.edu or at 662-325-2480. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.