MSU-Bozeman Faculty Position Vacancy Announcement

Montana State University
Bozeman

Faculty Position
Vacancy Announcement
November 7, 2011

Assistant Professor (Other ranks may be considered) - ANTICIPATED OPENING
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Search Number	12114-2

Start Date	August 16, 2012, although other starting dates will be considered

Appointment	Full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track, renewable academic year appointment

Salary	Commensurate with rank, experience, education and qualifications

Benefits	Eligible

Community Information	Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by four national airlines and is the second busiest airport in the state. Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with "three distinctly different" major ski resorts within an hour's drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

Overview	The Department, founded in 1932, consists of eight faculty members, 370 undergraduate and 30 graduate students, predominantly PhD. It has a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education. The graduate program is focused on the major research areas of environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, magnetic resonance imaging, and materials science. Strong multidisciplinary programs at MSU include the Thermal Biology Institute, Center for Biofilm Engineering, High Temperature Electrochemistry Center, and Center for Computational Biology. The College of Engineering includes about 2,200 of the total 14,000 students at MSU.

Duties and Responsibilities	Instruction and advising of undergraduate students in the chemical and biological engineering curriculum, and graduate students in the chemical engineering and/or environmental engineering programs. Development and supervision of an externally funded research program. Production of scholarly works. Other responsibilities include mentoring/directing undergraduate and graduate students, and performing committee functions and service to the university, profession, state, and public.

Required Qualifications	Ph.D. in a field relevant to materials science, chemical and/or biological engineering. Potential for excellence in teaching, research and service. Ability to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the department. Evidence of scholarly achievement.

Preferred Qualifications	Academic/Professional/Industrial experience. Potential to collaborate with one or more existing Department, College, and/or University research enterprises, such as materials science, energy conversion systems, and/or environmental/biological engineering. Experience with high-temperature chemical processes and materials. Established scientific publication record.

The Successful Candidate Will	The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to inspire and guide students; the ability to increase the diversity of the student body through recruitment and mentoring efforts; the ability to develop a nationally recognized and self-sustaining research program, and the ability to interact/collaborate with ChBE faculty, staff, students, and constituents.

Additional Requirements	In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Application Deadline	Screening of applications will begin on December 19, 2011 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Procedure	To apply, submit the following: (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and (2) a current curriculum vita, and (3) a statement of teaching (1pg.) and research interests and (4) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three current professional references. An application packet addressing all the above requirements and qualification as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials and information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position. Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant's signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate "Applicant - Search #12-114-2" in the subject line of the email. Submit materials to: chbe@coe.montana.edu Chair, Faculty Search Committee Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Montana State University 306 Cobleigh Hall PO Box 173920 Bozeman, MT 59717-3920 (406)994-2221 In order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Click here for the forms and information regarding Veterans Preference. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.

Posted	11/07/11jh

Montana State University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political belief, mental or physical disability or status as a veteran. As a commitment toward the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact Human Resources|Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 172430, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2430; 406-994-2042; hraa@montana.edu