CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2025 - 2026
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Mar 28, 2026
Job Description
CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2025 - 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 24, 2025
Deadline:
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks outstanding applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Individuals with exceptional promise for, or a proven record of research achievement who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
The Department's research programs span a broad range of topics within chemical and biomolecular engineering, including computation, theory, and experimental research. We welcome applicants from all areas of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. More information about the department's research areas is available at https://cbe.seas.upenn.edu/research-areas/
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is located within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Information about SEAS is available at https://www.seas.upenn.edu/. The school's strategic plan is available at https://www.seas.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan
Penn provides tremendous opportunities for research both within and across academic units and schools, including the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Medicine. The close proximity of all of Penn's schools and research centers enables seamless collaboration.
Penn Engineering strongly supports dual career couples, and we welcome and encourage inquiries about dual career assistance (for academic and non-academic opportunities) at an early stage of the recruitment process.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
At the Assistant Professor level, individuals should demonstrate excellent academic credentials and promise for impact in research in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. At the Associate and Full Professor ranks, a strong demonstrated track record of research excellence including successful competitive research funding and academic standing is expected.
A commitment to teaching should also be apparent including development of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervision of doctoral students, and academic advising of students at all levels.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio and should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Names and contact information for at least three referees
For technical assistance with the application process, please contact Interfolio Scholar Services at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174202
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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A Great Place to Work
Penn's innovative schools, centers, and divisions offer a vast array of positions in a broad range of fields. Penn is the largest private employer in Philadelphia. Here you can find new opportunities as your career develops—from your first job out of school to your first leadership role, and all points in between. You can discover new work settings as your goals evolve, and even change professions.
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Penn is a leading employer in key fields. We are regularly ranked as one of the best places to work in IT, and our Office of Development and Alumni Relations is one of the premier organizations in the industry.
If you have a passion for excellence in education, research, or service to the community, Penn is the right choice for any point in your professional journey.
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at the University of Pennsylvania and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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