Assistant Professor in Biomaterials Engineering and Mechano-Biology Full-time NEW

Assistant Professor in Biomaterials Engineering and Mechano-Biology

The Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with a focus on biomaterials engineering and mechano-biology. We welcome applications from scholars with research in these or related areas: bioprinting, regeneration, bioplastics, mechano-biology, and biomaterials for biomedical applications.

The urgent need for efficient biologics and vaccine production, and tissue engineering, especially for emerging health threats, is critical. Although seemingly disparate examples, addressing these needs requires developing fundamental knowledge in scalable processes that leverage advancements in metabolic engineering, cell culture technologies, and bioseparation techniques. By focusing on these areas, engineers can create economically viable and environmentally sustainable processes, contributing to a transition to more sustainable practices that can be implemented across multiple industries.

This role will be in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering. Applicants who value working across disciplinary boundaries, within and outside engineering, as well as with communities and industry, are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are looking to join a Faculty with a growing focus on interdisciplinary research and an emphasis on high-quality teaching, we welcome your application!

Responsibilities

Faculty members are full members of the department and play an active role in democratic processes and governance. The responsibilities of the role include active participation in teaching, research, and service:

• Teaching (40%): Participation in teaching programs, including classroom teaching, supervision of students conducting research, and personal interactions with and advising students. An Academic Faculty member may decide on specific course content and instructional methodology, recognizing the approved course description, and academic policy approved by the Department, the Faculty, and the University. Teaching is year-round with most courses in the Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) semesters. Teaching assignments are decided in discussion with the Department Chair. As the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board accredits the undergraduate degree programs, licensure as a Professional Engineer is required. Licensure must be obtained within five years of hire date.
• Research (40%): Participation in research, including the preparation or performance of creative works and reflective inquiry, and disseminating research results by means appropriate to the discipline. Academic Faculty members are encouraged to seek funding for research from granting agencies or other sources.
• Service (20%): An Academic Faculty member shall be actively engaged in service to the University and participate in the collegial responsibilities of departmental, Faculty, and University governance. Provision of service to the discipline of the Academic Faculty member; participation in the governance of the University, the Faculty, and the Department, and dissemination of knowledge to the general public by making available the Academic Faculty member's expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

Annually, Faculty Members prepare and submit a report of their university responsibilities to the Department Chair and the Dean.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or become a licensed Professional Engineer through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) within five years from the date of hire.
• A record of publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings as well as research experience and skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses for bioprocessing and biomaterials.
• A record of service and volunteerism broadly related to their research, teaching, and/or access, community and belonging.
• Teaching experience and training in teaching, lesson planning, and curriculum design.
• Grant application and financial management experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, research, service, and volunteer work related to the role, as well as community boards and organizations, outreach to, and support for underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Industry experience in engineering, trades, sciences, and technology industries.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects as well as with managing large, multi-year research projects.
• Experience working with industry and community partners for research projects.
• Team, lab, and facility management experience, including but not limited to safety, supervision, and procurement.

Application Instructions

Please ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. To apply, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

1. Cover letter (2 pages max) that includes highlights of the candidate's profile. The cover letter should include a narrative of the candidate's most significant contributions to research, teaching and service.
2. Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications.
3. Research Plan that outlines main areas of current research and short- and long-term research goals (2 pages max) and up to 3 recent peer-reviewed research publications.
4. Teaching Dossier that includes:
• Maximum 1-page teaching philosophy.
• Evidence and potential for teaching effectiveness, such as related training, teaching assistantships, courses instructed, recent course evaluations, and example course outlines for courses you delivered as an instructor.
• Identification of specific courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that you have the ability and interest to teach.

Next Steps

• Applicants will be accepted until the closing date. University representatives will review application packages, and should the Hiring Committee advance your application, you will be contacted for an online pre-interview.
• For applicants selected for interviews, three letters of reference will be requested. Applicants will be expected to contact the three referees and arrange to have them submit their letters of reference via email attachment. Details will be provided to those candidates selected for interviews.

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, including a comprehensive benefits package.

The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by Schedule A of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.