Position Title:

Lecturer -

Chemical & Biological Engineering Appointment Type:

Faculty Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Industrial experience in chemical process design Teaching experience in chemical process design Teaching experience in chemical process safety

Department/Program & College Description:

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.

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09

Month Work Period Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

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

Original Posting Date:

July 9, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 16, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19505 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. Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub. By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. 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. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. 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.