Professor (all ranks) in Polymers for Health, Semiconductor Packaging, and Other Applications

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the area of polymers, with applications in health, semi-conductors, and other strategic usages. The School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy ( https://semte.engineering.asu.edu/) , one of the eight Fulton Schools, houses a vibrant and dynamic engineering research community in polymer science and engineering (learn more about the Biodesign Institute Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing at https://biodesign.asu.edu/sustainable-macromolecular-materials-and-manufacturing/). We seek applicants who enhance our abilities in these areas to solve grand challenges as part of a community of experts. Applications are welcome from all fields of polymer science and manufacturing. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to: semiconductor packaging, AI/ML-guided polymer design, advanced polymer manufacturing, polymer circularity and recycling/upcycling, and health (medical robotics, drug delivery, etc.). We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs, promote transdisciplinary teaching and research, and help the university to achieve its aspirations, including enabling student success, transforming society, valuing entrepreneurship, and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program, adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of graduate and undergraduate courses, advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects, and undertake service activities. This is an exciting time to join SEMTE, which is emerging as a global leader in sustainable polymer science, engineering, and manufacturing. Appointment will be at assistant, associate, or full professor rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments, beginning August 2026. Essential Functions Develop course offerings and teach/engage undergraduate and graduate students in a hands-on and online educational setting involving team-based projects with industry applications Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students Develop an extramurally funded research program Publish research in peer-reviewed journals Contribute to development and delivery of programs within the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy Participate in university and professional service activities Required qualifications Earned doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline by the time of appointment Evidence of excellence in research, commensurate with the candidate’s rank Evidence of excellence in teaching, commensurate with the candidate’s rank Desired qualifications Demonstrated commitment to a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching Publications in leading journals related to the applicant's field Evidence of successful proposal construction and submission to various funding agencies, as appropriate to the candidate's rank Demonstrated commitment to broadening participation in science and engineering Evidence of successful implementation of student-centric teaching and engagement

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