Assistant/Associate Professor of Petroleum

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Pedagogy

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in core areas such as Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Mechanics, Production Operations, and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
• Modernize curriculum to include emerging trends like Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and data analytics in the oilfield.
• Supervise senior design projects and provide academic advising to students.

2. Research & Innovation

• Establish and maintain a robust, externally funded research program.
• Publish original research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals (e.g., SPE Journal, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering).
• Lead collaborative research initiatives with industry partners and government agencies.
• Mentor and supervise Masters and Ph.D. candidates through their thesis and dissertation processes.

3. Service & Leadership

• Participate in departmental and university-wide committees (e.g., Curriculum Committee, Faculty Search).
• Engage with professional organizations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
• Contribute to the accreditation process (e.g., ABET) and continuous improvement of the engineering program.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience: A proven track record of teaching excellence and significant research output at the Assistant Professor level (typically 5+ years).
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with industry-standard software such as Petrel, Eclipse, CMG, or Kappa.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industry experience with a major operator or service company.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in securing competitive federal or industrial research grants.