Thursday, July 28, 2011

UC Santa Barbara - Engineering - Prof (Full-time, Experienced)

INSTITUTION: UC Santa Barbara
POSITION: Professor (Full-time, Experienced)
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
LINK: http://engineering.ucsb.edu/positions/gptm
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Professor in Technology Management
The UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering seeks an experienced professor as the first full-time faculty member for the Graduate Program in Technology Management (GPTM) with the possibility of an appointment as the Founding Director of this Program. Applications and nominations are welcome. Candidates will be expected to pursue cutting-edge research related to technology management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone capable of providing visionary leadership and effective, team-building management of an innovative world-class program for the education of 21st-century technology managers.

Building upon our existing Technology Management Program, GPTM will be a one-year masters program that will recruit engineering, science, mathematics, management, and quantitative social science students with outstanding academic records. The goal of the program is to attract highly qualified students, mainly directly from undergraduate degree programs but also recent graduates with relevant work experience, who are interested in a career in technology and innovation management. The curriculum will be designed to deliver an integrated set of core classes and electives to build basic skills critical to technology and innovation management for both large and small entrepreneurial technology companies.

The successful GPTM Founding Director candidate will also have the responsibility to develop the curriculum, to teach in the Program, and to lead the effort to hire additional members of the faculty team. An endowed chair and a senior leadership position within the College of Engineering are available to support and empower this position and to enable the Founding Director to develop the Program most effectively.

The Program will reside within the highly regarded UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering. UC Santa Barbara is a rapidly ascending major research university that boasts a uniquely interdisciplinary culture. It is ranked 9th among the nation’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The College of Engineering faculty includes two of the university’s five Nobel Laureates, 17 National Academy of Engineering members, five National Academy of Sciences members, two Royal Society fellows and a recipient of the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize. Nineteen College of Engineering faculty members are among the most highly cited authors in their fields. The College’s graduates have attained senior management positions in dozens of major corporations. More than 50 College of Engineering spin-off companies have generated several hundred million dollars in merger and acquisition activity in recent years.

Qualifications of the ideal GPTM professor should include several of the following:
- Experience and leadership capabilities necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities of building a new and exciting academic program
- Outstanding credentials in academic research
- Ability to be an inspiring and rigorous instructor
- Experience at an executive level in technology management
- An interdisciplinary orientation and proven success in a major research institution

The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. All applicants and nominees will be held in strict confidence by the Search Committee. To apply, please submit resume or CV and statement of interests via http://engineering.ucsb.edu/positions/gptm. Apply by December 31, 2011 for primary consideration, however, position will remain open until filled.

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University of Toronto - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - 2 Asst or Assoc Prof (Tenure-Track)

INSTITUTION: University of Toronto
POSITION: TWO Assistant or Associate Professors (Tenure-Track)
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
LINK: www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty ; Job# 1100586
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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto currently invites applications for two tenure-stream appointments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. An area of strategic interest to the Department is Mechatronics; however, applications within the general area of Mechanical Engineering are welcome. The successful candidate will show leadership and innovation in research and teaching.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in engineering (or related discipline), an outstanding academic and research record including refereed publications and effective teaching ability. Applicants should also have an undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or related discipline), and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and departmental service. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The start date is approximately July 1, 2012. Applicants should include in their responses: a detailed curriculum vitae; a clear statement of specific teaching and research interests; and the names of three persons able to provide references in support of their application. The closing date for all applications to be received is September 20, 2011. We strongly encourage you to submit your application online at www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty , Job# 1100586. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application by e-mail to: chair@mie.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Michigan Technological University - Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics - Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

INSTITUTION: Michigan Technological University
POSITION: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
LINK: NA
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Faculty Position in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Michigan Technological University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Outstanding applications with experience at the Associate Professor and Professor levels will also be considered. Applicants for the position must have earned doctorates in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field that contributes to the strategic initiatives of the department.

World-Class Research & Outstanding Colleagues
ME-EM seeks to attract exceptional candidates whose interests and capabilities align with recent initiatives in energy, specifically those with a research thrust in hybrid vehicle technologies such as powertrain systems and their components. This faculty position leverages existing and expanding facilities and a multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate program (www.doe.mtu.edu/hybrid_vehicle_engineering). Available facilities include vehicle and powertrain component laboratories along with a mobile HEV lab for education and research. Successful candidates are expected to create and sustain an active research program, advise graduate students and develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Michigan Tech is a state institution dedicated to both teaching and research, with an excellent reputation in engineering education and research.

For 2011, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the ME-EM Department’s Graduate Program 48th among doctoral-granting mechanical engineering departments in the US. For 2008 the Undergraduate Program was ranked 22nd among doctoral-granting mechanical engineering departments in the US. In the NSF Research Expenditure rankings for FY2008, the MEEM Department ranked 18th among all ME departments in the U.S. at $12.695 million. The Spring 2011 graduate student enrollment was 267, of which 103 are PhD students.

The ME-EM Department and Michigan Tech encourage minority and female applicants. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. Michigan Tech has a Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP), which facilitates the hiring of partners. The website for our DCAP is www.dual.mtu.edu. Lake Superior is just a few miles from campus and the surrounding area is perfect for four seasons of outdoor activities.

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2011; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a vita, teaching and research interest statement, names and contact information of three references, experience with diversity issues, diverse students, working in multicultural environments, and copies of three publications to: William W. Predebon, Chair, Department of ME-EM, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 (www.me.mtu.edu). Only complete application packages are guaranteed full consideration. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.

In addition to the present search, a search to fill ten growth positions in “Transportation” and “Water” are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the “How to Apply” guidelines at www.mtu.edu/sfhi.

Michigan Technological University - Dept of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics - Lecturer (non-tenure track)

INSTITUTION: Michigan Technological University
POSITION: Non-tenure-track lecturer position
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
LINK: NA
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Michigan Technological University, Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics “ME-EM” invites applications for a lecturer position. Applications in all fields of mechanical engineering will be considered but the Department is particularly interested in background and experience in design, finite element analysis and solid mechanics. Project management experience is desirable. The expected start date is August 2012.

Basic functions and responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering courses, advising senior design project groups, department service, and assisting with department assessment.

Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related field or experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, demonstrated excellent teaching ability, and demonstrated organizational skills.

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Michigan Tech is a state institution dedicated to both teaching and research, with an excellent reputation in engineering education and research.

For 2011, the US News & World Report ranked the ME-EM Department’s Graduate Program 48th among doctoral-granting mechanical engineering departments in the U.S. For 2008 the Undergraduate Program was ranked 22nd among doctoral-granting mechanical engineering department in the U.S. In the NSF Research Expenditure rankings for FY2008 the ME-EM Department ranked 18th among all ME departments in the U.S. at $12.695 million.

The ME-EM Department and Michigan Tech encourages minority and female applicants. Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM. Michigan Tech has a Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP), which facilitates the hiring of partners. The website for our DCAP is http://www.dual.mtu.edu/. Lake Superior is just a few miles from campus and the surrounding area is perfect for four seasons outdoor activities.

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2011; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a vita, teaching interest statement, names of three references, experience with diversity issues, diverse students, and working in multicultural environments, and copies of three publications to : William W. Predebon, Chair, Department of ME-EM, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 (www.me.mtu.edu). Only complete application packages are guaranteed full consideration. Michigan Technological University in an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.

In addition to the present search, a search to fill ten growth positions in "Transportation" and "Water" are under way and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a separate application, following the "How to Apply" guidelines at www.mtu.edu/sfhi.

Visit www.me.mtu.edu for more information about the ME-EM Department.

Monday, July 18, 2011

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Engineering & Applied Science - Tenured Full Professor

INSTITUTION: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
POSITION: Tenured Full Professor
DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Applied Science
LINK: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/6897
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for Johnson Controls Endowed Professorship in energy storage research in the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS). This endowed professorship results from a recent significant philanthropic support from Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) to establish a statewide partnership to foster innovative, collaborative, and internationally recognized research in the area of energy storage devices, and to deepen and expand the existing mutually beneficial partnership among JCI, UWM, and UW-Madison.

Three dedicated funds will support this endowed professorship: the JCI Endowed Professorship in Energy Storage Research Fund at UWM, the JCI Energy Storage Research Lab Fund and the JCI Graduate Research Fellows Fund at the UW-Madison.

The College seeks exceptional individuals to be appointed as a tenured Full Professor. Candidates must be recognized as a national and international expert in energy storage technology education and research.

Required qualifications include: Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant field, willingness and ability to develop strong research relationships with industries and/or government, a publication record of high-quality and high-impact research, and commitment to teaching excellence. Candidates with strong track record of securing external funding, demonstrable ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, experience in supervising students at all academic levels are preferred. The successful candidate holding the professorship will have a tenure home at UWM and will be offered the appropriate joint appointment at UW-Madison, and is expected to maintain laboratories and supervise graduate students at both UWM and UW-Madison (anticipated at approximately 70%-30% respectively).

UWM is a doctoral/research extensive university and Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution, offering a comprehensive liberal arts, sciences and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its 30,000 students. The College of Engineering & Applied Science consists of five departments--Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering, with ABET accredited programs. The College has more than 1,900 undergraduate students and over 300 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. External grants and contracts for the College increased by 300% over the previous year, a trend that is expected to continue. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More details about the College can be found at http://www.uwm.edu/CEAS/.

On-Line Application Procedure:

Application materials should include: a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a brief research plan; a teaching statement, requested departmental affiliation, and a list of three references that includes names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers. The complete application package must be submitted electronically to the following address: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/6897. Screening begins on September 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Junhong Chen, at 414-229-2615 or to jhchen@uwm.edu. Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of all finalists must be disclosed upon request.

UWM offers competitive salary and startup packages, commensurate with experience. Further information about UWM may be found at www.uwm.edu.

UWM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or call the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

UC Santa Barbara - Mechanical Engineering - Faculty, tenured or ten-track

INSTITUTION: University of California, Santa Barbara
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Faculty, tenured or tenure-track
LINK: https://ucsb-coe.redbrickrs.com/apply/meche
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for an open level, tenured or tenure track position in all core areas of mechanical engineering, with preference for bio-mechanical engineering and systems biology. Responsibilities include teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality. A PhD or equivalent degree, a demonstrated ability or the potential for outstanding teaching, and a demonstrated excellence in research are required. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Applications must be submitted electronically at:
https://ucsb-coe.redbrickrs.com/apply/meche

Applications should contain a letter briefly outlining career plans, a statement of research, a statement of teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for 3 references. The deadline for application is August 15, 2011.