Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor Faculty Position - broad fields of biomedical or biomolecular eng at University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

Description

The Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at the
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in the broad fields of biomedical or biomolecular engineering, including
areas involving synthetic biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, biomanufacturing, metabolic
engineering, biological materials, and computational aspects of biomedical and biomolecular
engineering. We are especially interested in applicants who conduct interdisciplinary research
which will complement the current expertise in our department and college.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to build an externally supported research program, address
novel challenges in their field, teach undergraduate courses in our core chemical engineering
curriculum and specialized courses in their field of interest, and work with diverse faculty,
students, and staff. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in chemical, biochemical,
biomedical engineering or a related discipline. We are particularly interested in candidates who
are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from historically marginalized
communities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.

Salary

Salary (on a 9-month basis) is commensurate with experience and is in the following range:
Assistant Professor: Min. $122,200 - $137,800
Other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

General Information

The UMBC community is dedicated to excellence in higher education through an inclusive
culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic
engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and
inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds (http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu). UMBC is a
Carnegie Classification R1 (very high research activity) public university with approximately
14,000 students. UMBC excelled in every category in the most recent Great Colleges to Work
For ratings published in the Chronicle of Higher Education and was the only R1 university to do
so. In 2017, UMBC was designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by the U.S.
Department of Education and is leading the nation in inclusive excellence in research and
teaching.
The CBEE department (https://cbee.umbc.edu) is a vital component of the College of Engineering
and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC. Current departmental research focuses on

biochemical, biomedical, bioprocess, environmental, computational, and water resources
engineering. The CBEE faculty maintains diverse, active, and successful research programs
averaging approximately $400k per tenured/tenure-track faculty per year in external research
support over the last five years. Our faculty are also active participants and leaders of
interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Advanced Sensor Technologies
(CAST) and the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE). CBEE
faculty members regularly collaborate with researchers from nearby institutions, federal and state
agencies, and private entities. In addition to departmental space and facilities, the recently
opened Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building provides 123,000 square feet of flexible research
and education spaces that incorporate modern biochemical, cellular, and molecular research
facilities and support interdisciplinary research and teaching in the life sciences. The CBEE
department actively promotes mentorship opportunities for new faculty members through the
Faculty Development Center, which supports the development of effective teaching methods,
and the ADVANCE Program, which supports the advancement of women at all faculty ranks.
The CBEE department has approximately 250 undergraduate and 55 graduate students, 11
tenure-track faculty, and three full-time professional-track (i.e., teaching) faculty. At the
undergraduate level, the department provides tracks in three areas: traditional Chemical
Engineering; Biotechnology and Bioengineering; and Environmental Engineering and
Sustainability. All three tracks lead to the B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. At the graduate
level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
and Environmental Engineering. Our students participate in the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, the
Meyerhoff Graduate Fellows Program, and the Center for Women in Technology, which have
achieved national renown for inclusive excellence through the successful training of
underrepresented students for careers in academia and industry.
The UMBC campus is located on 500 acres in the suburban Baltimore-Washington corridor. Our
proximity and easy access to a wide variety of research facilities provide numerous opportunities
for collaborative interdisciplinary research. For example, we are within a short drive to many
federal facilities, including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation,
Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park is a 71-acre community housing over 110
companies engaged in research, entrepreneurship, and economic development and is located on
the UMBC campus. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and local/regional train stations are a
five-minute drive from campus.

Application Instructions

Electronic submission of applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of
research and teaching interests, a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and
contact information for three references is required at http://apply.interfolio.com/157785. The
statement of commitment to diversity and inclusiveness should typically be 1-2 pages. The
statement of teaching interests and the statement of research interests should typically be 1-3 and
3-5 pages, respectively, not including references.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is
filled. For questions related to this position, please email cbee-search2024@umbc.edu. An
informational webinar concerning this position will be held in early November for interested
persons. Please see the CBEE Department website for more information.
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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