Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Michigan Technological University - Transportation - Many Tenure Track Positions

INSTITUTION: Michigan Technological University
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
POSITION: "up to 7 tenure-track positions, open in rank"
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Michigan Technological University is conducting a Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative (SFHI) in Transportation. Applications are invited for up to 7 tenure-track positions, open in rank, during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 academic years.

The development, management and maintenance of a vibrant transportation system that allows for the safe, effective and environmentally benign movement of people and goods are crucial to a successful economy. To be sustainable, future transportation systems will need to be multi-modal, and require cutting-edge research and skilled professionals to guide development and implementation.

The SFHI in Transportation is designed to address these needs and the goals of the USDOT strategic plan for 2010-2015 (USDOT, 2010). Candidates are sought with expertise in areas of strategic growth and/or existing strength at Michigan Tech, specifically: Asset Management, Human Factors, Policy & Planning, Rail Transportation Systems, Systems Modeling, and Transportation Materials.

We are seeking candidates at either the assistant, associate or full professor level. All applicants should identify how their specific field of interest aligns with the areas listed above. Ideal candidates will be capable of integrating with at least one other highlighted area or an existing strength at Michigan Tech, will inspire collaboration and scholarship, and be leaders in uniting faculty with common interests in transportation. Successful applicants should adopt multi-scale approaches and/or use advanced technologies to conduct interdisciplinary and
synergistic research with the expectation of establishing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. Required qualifications include a PhD; prior success in obtaining, or the demonstrated potential to obtain, external funding; and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and graduate education. The application review process will begin on October 1, 2011. Details on the hiring initiative (including required application materials and the submission process) are available at www.mtu.edu/sfhi.

Michigan Tech is located on Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group 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 Technological University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer/educational institution. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

Clarkson University - Engineering and Management - Tenure Track Asst Prof

INSTITUTION: Clarkson University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Management
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
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Clarkson University, New York State’s highest ranked small research institution is located in the northern Adirondacks in the college town of Potsdam. The Engineering and Management program at Clarkson University seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position for Fall 2012 to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as Quality Management, Lean Process Design, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, including Capstone Engineering Design courses, and a research competency in a related area within engineering management.

The Engineering and Management program is housed in the AACSB accredited School of Business and received ABET EAC accreditation in the 2010-2011 review cycle.

Quality teaching and scholarship are necessary for tenure and promotion. Successful applicants will hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline and a professional engineering license or the willingness and ability to pursue licensure. ABD candidates near completion will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

To submit your application, go to www.clarkson.edu/hr and click “Career Opportunities” on the left hand navigation bar (POS# 2009000235). An equal opportunity /affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

UC Santa Cruz - Environmental Studies - Assoc. or Full Professor

INSTITUTION: University of California, Santa Cruz
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Studies
POSITION: Associate or Full Professor of Agroecology
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The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenured position as an Associate Professor or Full Professor of Agroecology. We seek applicants who use ecological techniques (experimental and observational), theories, and methods at a range of spatial scales and who are applying them to further sustainable food systems. Preferred candidates will have research interests in natural science questions in the context of larger social issues. Examples include landscape-level processes, organic agriculture, integrated pest management, and adaptations to global change. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in maintaining and strengthening the department’s prominence in agroecology and sustainable agricultural systems, and facilitating research and teaching at the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS). The person selected for this position will also have a formal appointment (25 percent) in CASFS, which is an interdisciplinary research and education program that includes a large organic garden and farm. This individual will be expected to anchor the center’s research program in agroecology, pursue grants, and help shape the future research and education mission of the organization.

The Department of Environmental Studies comprises social and natural scientists committed to cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration. The successful candidate will complement and enhance our existing faculty strengths in agroecology and sustainable food systems, and will be expected to interact with students and faculty whose interests include conservation biology, environmental policy, political economy, and global change. Applicants for this position should be dedicated to teaching and mentorship at both graduate and undergraduate levels. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

The department seeks candidates who will help to build its research specialization in global- and regional-scale processes. The department and campus feature a range of facilities and programs, including CASFS, a fully equipped the GIS laboratory (the Center for Integrated Spatial Research), and experiential undergraduate programs, such as the Program in Community and Agroecology (PICA).

RANK: Associate Professor or Full Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2012, with academic year commencing Fall 2012

TO APPLY: Applicants should provide a letter of application discussing research agendas and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service.
All materials should be sent to:

Chair, Search Committee, #088
Environmental Studies Department
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Please refer to position #088-12 in your reply.

CLOSING DATE: The position will remain open until filled, but in order to be considered at the initial screening the complete application must be received by the department by October 21, 2011.

UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.

* The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-3676. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office at (831) 459-5579. If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic Personnel Office at 499 Clark Kerr Hall (831) 459-5579. This position description is available in alternate formats, which may be requested from Academic Personnel at (831) 459-5579.

Stanford University - Mechanical Eng (Fluid Dynamics) - Asst or Untenured Assoc. Prof

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University (http://me.stanford.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor) in Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics. The winning candidate will work in an area of multiphysics transport and be able to use the most advanced computational methods and facilities. Example research topics include, but are not limited to, turbulent combustion and reacting flows, nonequilibrium and high-temperature transport, propulsion, multiphase phenomena, coupled fluid flow and heat transfer including radiation, boiling, and particle effects, energy conversion ranging from combustion to solar and nuclear systems, and multiphysics fluid transport in natural systems including the atmosphere.

An earned Ph.D., evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are required. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a one-page statement each of research vision and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of five references. Please submit your application online at:

http://me.stanford.edu/research/open_positions.html

The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

* Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.

Stanford University - Mechanical Engineering (BioMechanical Engineering) - Asst or Assoc Prof

INSTITUTION: Stanford University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty
LINK: http://me.stanford.edu/research/open_positions.html
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University (http://me.stanford.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor) in the broad area of Biomechanical Engineering. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, mechanobiology, cell mechanics, transport phenomena in biological systems, bio-inspired design, design and analysis of biodevices or bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, and modeling of physiological systems. In general, we give higher priority to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work than to the area of specialization.

An earned doctorate, evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are required. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a one-page statement each of research vision and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of five references. Please submit your application online at:

http://me.stanford.edu/research/open_positions.html

The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

* Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Oregon State University - Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering - Tenure-Track Faculty

INSTITUTION: Oregon State University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
POSITION: 9-month, tenure-track faculty
LINK: http://mime.oregonstate.edu/jobs/
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The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University seek applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty positions in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. The appointment may be made at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. Preference will be given to candidates with strong research and teaching experience in the areas of engineering management and lean systems engineering. Individuals with research interests in the management of complex, engineered systems in manufacturing, healthcare, or transportation are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to initiate new funded research as well as expand, complement, and collaborate with existing research programs in the school and college.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in a relevant field. Candidates for tenure-track positions should have a demonstrated ability or significant potential for excellent teaching, leading and collaborating in innovative research, and attracting the necessary funding to sustain a vigorous research program. Good verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite. Salary and start-up packages will be commensurate with experience.

Oregon State University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. The College of Engineering ranks high nationally in terms of the percentage of women faculty. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and provides a welcoming atmosphere with unique professional opportunities for leaders from underrepresented groups.

For additional information regarding the position, contact Dr. Toni Doolen, Faculty Search Committee Chair at toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu.

View the full position announcement at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/jobs/. For full consideration, apply by October 31, 2011. Apply online with a letter of interest; vita; a two-page statement of research interests; a one-page statement of teaching interests; and names and contact information for four references.

For questions regarding submission of your application package, please contact Ms. Phyllis Helvie at (541) 737-5237 or phyllis.helvie@oregonstate.edu, School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering, 204, Rogers Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331.

For full consideration, please apply by October 31, 2011.

* OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Stanford University - Management Science and Engineering - Tenure Track Faculty

INSTITUTION: Stanford University
DEPARTMENT: Management Science and Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty
LINK: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/cgi-bin/about/search.php
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We invite applications from individuals working at the frontiers of Management Science & Engineering, broadly defined, including candidates from engineering and the mathematical, medical, physical, and social sciences. Appointments are to tenure-line junior faculty positions at the Assistant or untenured Associate Professor level. Please visit our website for more information about the MS&E Department at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/.

An earned Ph.D., evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are required. A successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Applications should include a resume, brief statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees. Candidates should apply online at:

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/MSandE/cgi-bin/about/search.php

Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2012. The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011. Interviews will begin prior to January 31, 2012. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

* Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.

Georgia Institute of Technology - Industrial & Systems Engineering - Faculty, All Levels

INSTITUTION: Georgia Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Industrial & Systems Engineering
POSITION: Multiple Faculty, All Levels
LINK: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/candidate/
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The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech invites applications for faculty positions at all levels. Qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds and interests are welcome. The School will consider applicants from all research areas, including advanced manufacturing, system informatics and control, economic decision analysis, health systems, supply chain logistics, quantitative and computational finance, optimization, simulation, statistics, and stochastics. Appointments may be made at a rank commensurate with the individual's record. Georgia Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field. Background checks and transcripts will be required prior to any offer of employment. Georgia Tech is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. Interested individuals should:

(1) Fill out the "Faculty Candidate Application" page found at: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/candidate, and
(2) upload current curriculum vitae and letter of application, including a list of references. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2012. Applications received prior to the deadline will be reviewed immediately upon receipt.


* Georgia Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Unit of the University System of Georgia.