Louisiana Tech University - College of Engineering and Science - Multiple Positions

INSTITUTION: Louisiana Tech University

DEPARTMENT: College of Engineering and Science

POSITION: Biomedical engineering (2 positions); Materials/mechanical engineering (2 positions)

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Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science anticipates faculty positions for the 2013-14 academic year in biomedical engineering (2 positions) and materials/mechanical engineering (2 positions). The respective ads are listed, below:

1) The Biomedical Engineering Program within the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University seeks applicants for tenure-track positions at all academic ranks. Positions require an earned doctorate in an appropriate engineering or science field, excellent oral and written communication skills, and an ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in Bioinstrumentation, Biophysics, or Biomaterials. Outstanding applicants with expertise other Biomedical Engineering concentrations are also encouraged to apply.

The Louisiana Tech University Biomedical Engineering Program offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering. The university also offers doctoral degrees in Physics and Molecular Science and Nanotechnology. Resources include a 52,000 square foot Biomedical Engineering Center (BEC) housing the program's administrative and faculty offices, faculty research laboratories, classrooms, vivarium, and core laboratories for microscopy, cell and tissue culture, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and computational biology. The BEC is physically connected to Tech’s nationally recognized Institute for Micromanufacturing, state-of-the-art Micro/Nanofabrication facilities, and high-end computational resources. For more information visit www.latech.edu/coes/biomedical-engineering and www.latech.edu/ifm/.

Faculty Responsibilities: Junior applicants must build and sustain an externally-funded research program, supervise masters’ and doctoral students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. They must also have a commitment to professional service and a desire to participate in college responsibilities. Senior applicants must have a sustained externally-funded research program, a history of masters’ and doctoral student supervision, a distinguished publication record, a history of professional service, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Evaluation of applications will begin on November 15, 2012, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. The projected start date is September 1, 2013, or sooner. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, categorized as a Carnegie RU/H (Research Universities/High Activity) and a US News Tier 1 National University with enrollment of over 11,000 students. With a strong commitment to increase the diversity within faculty ranks, we are especially eager to receive applications from qualified women and minorities. Louisiana Tech University is an EEO/AA employer. 

Send electronic applications (including a CV, three references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of current/future research interests and goals) to:

Dr. Eric J. Guilbeau
Chair, Biomedical Engineering Search Team
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 10157, Ruston, LA 71272
Tel: (318) 257-5208, Fax: (318) 257-4000
Email: biensearch@latech.edu

2) The College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions beginning in the 2013-14 academic year. The ideal candidate will teach mechanical or materials engineering courses and have research interests and expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy, nanoscale systems, materials science/engineering, polymer science/engineering, and environmental engineering. Preference will be given to candidates whose research expertise aligns with one of the College's multidisciplinary research centers in nano/micro/biotechnology and infrastructure systems and/or leverages the state-of-the-art computational facilities available on campus and within the State. The College also has a state-recognized Integrated STEM Education Research Center.

College research centers include the Institute for Micromanufacturing (41,000 sq ft world-class facility, 5,000 sq. ft. of clean rooms with fully certified class 1,000 and class 100 work areas, TEM, SEM, AFM, XPS, confocal microscopy, etc.), Trenchless Technology Center (unique 5,140 sq. ft. facility with high-bay research lab), and Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science (52,000 sq. ft. biomedical engineering center featuring research laboratories and animal care facility). The College has over 150 Ph.D. students in one of four Ph.D. programs (engineering, biomedical engineering, computational analysis and modeling, and molecular sciences and nanotechnology). College research expenditures have averaged $16M for the past three years. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, a town of approximately 25,000 in the north central part of the state. For more information about the College of Engineering and Science, please see our web page at http://www.coes.latech.edu.

Send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and goals, a description of teaching experience and interests, and names and contact information for at least three references in a single PDF file electronically to facsearch-me@latech.edu with the subject line "<Last Name, First Initial> - COES-ME faculty search". All ranks will be considered. A Ph.D. in an engineering or science discipline represented in the College is required. Review of applications and nominations will begin on October 1, 2012, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. The starting date for each position is September 1, 2013 (possibly sooner). Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, an EOC/AA employer, and is categorized as a Carnegie RU/H (Research Universities/High activity) and a US News Tier 1 National University with enrollment of over 11,000 students. With a strong commitment to increasing the diversity in faculty ranks, we are especially eager to receive applications from qualified women and minorities.