University of Georgia - Engineering - 4 full-time tenure-track positions

INSTITUTION: University of Georgia
DEPARTMENT: Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Four Tenure-Track Positions in Engineering
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Positions: The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites exceptional candidates for four full-time (academic year) tenure-track positions at the assistant, associate or full professor rank in all areas of civil, electrical & electronics, and mechanical engineering. Selection of rank will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience. These positions offer an outstanding opportunity to build an engineering program for the 21st century guided by the University of Georgia’s Strategic Plan for Engineering (http://www.uga.edu/strategicplanning/part5/3.html. The positions will be available on or before January 1, 2012.

Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be charged to establish a research program of national and international prominence, develop courses and pedagogical approaches to educate UGA engineers in a liberal arts environment, and partner with faculty in other disciplines and with industries to build a vibrant environment that lead to integrating discovering from multiple fields for designing systems that are in balance with the natural world. Candidate’s research program will be expected to focus on technological innovations and advances in basic knowledge, and take systems perspective to significantly benefit society. Candidates will have broad latitude to select a research area(s) that provide innovation technology for sustainable energy and power systems, improved urban infrastructure, better medicines and advance preventive health care systems, precision manufacturing, sensors and controls, informatics, engineering with a living system component and advanced electromagnetic devices for micro- and nano-level systems. Candidate should compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree or an equivalent terminal degree is required. Knowledge of engineering science and design and expertise applicable to at least one research area listed above is required. Other required attributes include leadership traits, skills in effective communication and time management, and ability to work with individuals from a variety of disciplines. Candidates with Professional Engineering (PE) license or prepared to qualify for it are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.

Engineering at the University of Georgia: Since 2001, the Faculty of Engineering (a unit fulfilling functions of a school of engineering) has been advancing engineering at the confluence of disciplines. It includes over 100 UGA faculty members from 25 academic departments collaborating in research, teaching and outreach programs. Currently UGA Engineering offers 5 undergraduate and 5 graduate engineering degree programs. In 2010, UGA received approval to implement three new undergraduate engineering degrees in civil engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, and mechanical engineering. Students in these degree programs will be accepted in 2012 and 2013. Current researchprogram areas include agricultural engineering, biochemical engineering, bioenergy engineering, bioimagining, tissue engineering, ecological engineering, computer systems engineering, environmental engineering, nanoengineering and engineering education. Additional information is available at http:/www.engineering.uga.edu/.

Application Procedure: Submit the following documents electronically in pdf format as Email attachments to faculty position2011@engr.uga.edu. 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial transcripts, 4) statements of research and teaching plans, and 5) names and contact information of at least four professional references. Questions related to the positions may be directed to Professor Brahm Verma, Email: bverma@engr.uga.edu; Telephone: 706-542-2154.

Complete applications received by May 1, 2011 are assured of consideration.

* The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and especially encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION

University of Denver - Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Professor and Chair

INSTITUTION: University of Denver
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Material Engineering
POSITION: Professor and Chair
LINK: https://www.dujobs.org/postings/14548
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The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the School of Engineering and Computer Science is seeking candidates for the leadership of its MME Department. Seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with demonstrated experience in departmental and academic administration. The school is entering a five-year period of rapid growth and expansion. Our department offers degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science, and Nanoscale Science and Engineering.

Responsibilities include:

-Mentoring and development of MME faculty
-Leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the MME department
-Supporting and increasing sponsored research activity
-Increasing undergraduate and graduate enrollment in the department
-Improving the ranking of the department
-Establishing active relationships with industry partners
-Supporting a creative collegial and productive environment for faculty, staff, and students

Qualifications:

-The successful candidate must possess an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field, as well as earned national recognition by a distinguished record of accomplishments in mechanical and/or materials engineering education and research.
-Qualify for the rank of Professor in MME.
-A record of excellence in teaching and scholarly publications in archival literature.
-Funded research.
-Demonstrated experience in departmental and academic administration (preferred)

To be considered an applicant, you must submit your application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement each of research vision and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of five references (follow link: https://www.dujobs.org/postings/14548). The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer. Please see our extensive benefit package at www.du.edu/hr/benefits

Ohio State University - Materials Science & Engineering - Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Ohio State University
DEPARTMENT: Materials Science and Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor
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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure‐track, assistant professor position in the area of materials joining. The Welding Engineering Program at OSU recently merged with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and now represents one of the world’s largest materials science and engineering departments focused on structural materials. The Welding Engineering Program (http://www.matsceng.ohio‐state.edu/weldingengineering) offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels and is the only ABET accredited welding engineering program in North America. Recently, NSF has awarded OSU an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) focusing on materials joining science for energy applications (http://materialsjoining.osu.edu/cimjsea). The candidate for this position will have opportunities to develop collaborative research within this center. OSU is also the recipient of the NSF ADVANCE grant for institutional transformation.

A doctoral degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields is required. Postdoctoral research experience in materials joining is preferred and a strong publication record is expected. Successful candidates should be proficient and have demonstrated skills in one (or more) of the following areas: computational materials modeling, process modeling, structural design, structural integrity, fitness‐for service,
welding process technology, or welding metallurgy.

The evaluation of applications will begin immediately. It is anticipated that this position will be filled by June 1, 2011. A complete curriculum vitae and separate teaching and research statements can be sent by e‐mail to msesearch@matsceng.ohio‐state.edu or sent by mail to:

Prof. John C. Lippold
Welding Engineering Program
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
The Ohio State University
1248 Arthur E. Adams Drive
Columbus, OH 43221

* Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage applications from qualified underrepresented groups including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.