Ames, Iowa, United States
Onsite
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the position of part-time Lecturer (10 hours/week) in the area of chemical process safety. Appointment for this position will begin August 16, 2026. The initial length of the appointment will be 4.5 months (until December 31, 2026).
The candidate is expected to have a PhD in chemical engineering and at least 10 years of industrial experience in chemical process engineering. Candidates should have strong communication skills (both oral and written) and share our commitment to outstanding chemical engineering education.
PhD in Chemical Engineering
10 years of industrial experience in process engineering
2 years of experience teaching chemical engineering at a university as lead instructor
Industrial experience in chemical process design
Teaching experience in chemical process design
Teaching experience in chemical process safety
About the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department
The CBE Department offers B.S., M.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degree programs in chemical engineering. CBE has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 420 students, a graduate enrollment of 100, 20 scientific staff, 12 administrative staff, and 26 faculty. CBE demonstrates a commitment to broadly supporting faculty, staff, and students in order to achieve University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service. With annual research expenditures exceeding $14M, the faculty are involved in a broad range of research topics.
The College of Engineering supports the Dual Career Services Program, which serves as a focal point for efforts to find career options for the partners of incoming faculty. Iowa State University and the College of Engineering are invested in increasing the participation of those traditionally under-represented among engineering faculty.
Department Unit/Website:
For more information about our department’s program, see https://www.cbe.iastate.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by July 17, 2026.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
1) Letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications 2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
4) Other documents:
One-page teaching statement
Direct questions to Prof. R. Dennis Vigil at vigil@iastate.edu.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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