Kansas State University - Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering - Tenure Track Faculty

INSTITUTION: Kansas State University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty
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FACULTY POSITION IN THERMO-FLUID SCIENCE
The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the thermo-fluids area. Thermo-fluids encompasses the Institute for Environmental Research (IER), the National Gas Machinery Laboratory (NGML), and the Aircraft Cabin Environmental Research (ACER) Laboratory, each possessing unique research strengths, along with strong industry and government financial support. Our strategic focus is on an individual who would enhance both the computational as well as the experimental program.

Current research includes such areas as building energy utilization, indoor environmental systems and sustainability, transportation vehicle environmental systems, nano-based environmental air quality, remediation of engine exhaust contaminates, and optical measurements and instrumentation development. The new faculty member is expected to enhance and complement current research areas in the department, and make a positive contribution to the quality of the undergraduate and graduate teaching program.

Qualifications include a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or related field, a desire to teach at all levels, and an ability to obtain sustained research funding.

The department has approximately 700 undergraduates, 85 graduate students, $5.5M/yr external funding, and 22 faculty. Manhattan is a vibrant family oriented city of about 53,000 in the scenic Flint Hills. It is the cultural and business hub of a tri-county community of over 200,000 residents. More information can be found at http://www.mne.ksu.edu.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to Professor Steven Eckels, Search Committee Chair, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 3002 Rathbone Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5205, or search@mne.ksu.edu. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled. Applicants should submit a resume, statements of teaching and research interests, and at least four professional references. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Background check required.