Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching Professor |
| Department |
Engn - Chem & Biochem Engn |
| Salary Details |
Minimum $93,588 Calendar Year |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Posting Summary |
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (
CBE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position in the areas of biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical engineering. This is a long-term, career-oriented position with the possibility of reappointment and promotion through the university's teaching faculty track. This position aligns with the School of Engineering's (
SOE) strategic priority areas in Healthcare Technology and Experiential Learning and Professional Education. We seek a dynamic educator with experience in the biomanufacturing or pharmaceutical industry who is passionate about preparing students for impactful careers and advancing workforce development in these fields. The successful candidate will contribute to CBE's teaching and experiential learning mission while helping to strengthen the department's connections with industry. Responsibilities may include teaching graduate and undergraduate chemical engineering courses, developing new courses in biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical engineering, and contributing to the growth of the
CBE experiential education program by expanding co-op and internship opportunities, coordinating industry-linked projects, and supporting students' professional preparation. The faculty member in this position is expected to use evidence-based, student-centered teaching practices and incorporate industry-relevant content to help students build the knowledge and skills needed for professional success. Depending on interests, expertise, and departmental priorities, the role may also involve developing industry-sponsored capstone projects, mentoring students, collaborating on educational grants, and participating in service, recruitment, and outreach activities. The
CBE Department values candidates who bring diverse perspectives and are dedicated to instructional excellence, experiential learning, and industry engagement. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
25FA1168 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/19/2025 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline and have professional experience in biomanufacturing or the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students are essential. |
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| Overview |
SOE Strategic Hiring Initiative
The School of Engineering (
SOE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has launched a strategic faculty hiring initiative to strengthen research, teaching, and innovation across its seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors. This initiative aims to recruit exceptional scholars whose expertise advances one or more of SOE's priority areas: Physical and Virtual Infrastructure, Healthcare Technology, Innovations in Energy, Defense and National Security, and Experiential Learning and Professional Education.
About Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering enrolls more than 210 undergraduate and 110 graduate students and includes 20 tenure-track faculty and one full-time teaching professor. Located in central New Jersey, the department is situated in the heart of one of the nation's most active industrial and pharmaceutical corridors, offering proximity to globally established pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology firms, and advanced manufacturing industries. Faculty and students have access to outstanding research facilities and collaborative opportunities through numerous centers and institutes on campus, including the Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine (
IQB), Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute (
RCEI), Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (
CSOPS), Catalyst Manufacturing Center, Cancer Institute of New Jersey (
CINJ), and the
RCSB Protein Data Bank. Rutgers Engineering faculty also benefit from extensive High-Performance Computing (
HPC) resources to support research and teaching. Learn more at https://cbe.rutgers.edu.
About Rutgers School of Engineering
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's School of Engineering is home to educational opportunity and innovation, preparing a richly diversified body of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students with the ability to solve problems, make meaningful societal advances, lead through innovation, and excel in the global workplace. Ranked among the leading engineering programs in the nation, the school is centrally located in the Northeast Corridor amid a powerhouse of industrial, pharmaceutical, high-tech, transportation, and financial industries, providing professional and research opportunities. With seven academic departments and 10 engineering majors, Rutgers Engineering is also home to 200 highly skilled faculty members and nationally recognized research focusing on areas such as wireless communication, advanced infrastructure and transportation, pharmaceutical engineering, national security, and energy storage. Learn more at https://soe.rutgers.edu/.
About Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, stands among America's highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities with main campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The university offers over 150 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate, professional, and online programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. Rutgers is an academic, health, and research powerhouse and a university of opportunity. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should submit: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and complete contact information for at least three references. For questions, please email cbechair@soe.rutgers.edu and include 'Teaching Faculty Position' in the subject line.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263618 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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