5 department chair jobs found in Philadelphia

MSE Tenure-Track Positions 2026–2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Oct 13, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania is conducting a multi-year search for tenure-track faculty whose research aligns with the strategic plan of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering). We invite applications from all experimental and computational areas of materials research. We have particular interest in candidates who develop or apply emerging methods in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data science, and materials computation. We are interested in these methods as tools to advance the discovery, synthesis, characterization, and production of electronic materials, structural materials, and materials that address challenges in energy and environmental sustainability. Penn has signature initiatives in data science, energy and sustainability , and quantum devices...

ESE Tenured or Tenure-track Faculty Positions, 2026 - 2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 25, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering is soliciting applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track positions at all levels. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related area. The department seeks individuals with exceptional promise for, or proven record of, research achievement, who will take a position of international leadership in defining their field of study and who will excel in undergraduate and graduate education. Leadership in cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest. We are seeking exceptional candidates in all areas of electrical and systems engineering, with emphasis on Decision Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Engineering. We are particularly interested in AI methods that strongly...

Tenure-track Position in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) 2026-2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 22, 2026 Deadline: The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Pennsylvania seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The Department seeks individuals with a record of, or exceptional promise for, research achievement, a dedication to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, and a commitment to building our scholarly community. A candidate's research must be centered in mechanical engineering, and their teaching interests should align with the Department's core educational programs. We are particularly interested in applicants working in the broad areas of fluid mechanics and thermal sciences, including research with applications in aerospace,...

CBE Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2026 - 2027 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Aug 31, 2026 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 related to computational or theoretical research, including, but not limited to process systems engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; molecular simulation and thermodynamics; multiscale and data-driven modeling; optimization and control; soft matter...

Bioengineering Tenured or Tenure Track Positions FY27 Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 15, 2026 Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels as part of a multi-year hiring initiative. For nearly three centuries, Penn has been a leader in shaping and responding to the world's changing needs through innovation in education, research, and service. Guided by In Principle and Practice ( https://in-principle-and-practice.upenn.edu/ ), the University is investing boldly in interdisciplinary research and education that address humanity's most pressing challenges. With twelve schools situated on a single compact campus, Penn offers its faculty unparalleled opportunities for research and education in Bioengineering through collaboration across various engineering, sciences, and...