Montana State University--Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

INSTITUTION: Montana State University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track Position 
LINK: http://www.montana.edu/jobs/faculty/14-138[montana.edu]
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Faculty Position Announcement

Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (M&IE) at Montana State University invites applications and nominations from outstanding individuals for a tenure-track position in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  

The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching in the M&IE Department, develop a nationally-recognized externally-funded scholarly program in the focus area, and collaborate with MSU’s research centers and regional partners.  Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and service to the university, state, and profession.   

Required qualifications include:

1.       Earned Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field by date of hire.

2.       Record of quality peer-reviewed and other scholarly publications

3.       Excellent potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in M&IE.

4.       Outstanding potential for developing a nationally recognized, externally funded scholarly program in the area of focus.

5.       Demonstrated ability to engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

·         An ability to complement existing focus areas of the Department, College and University, such as Design and Manufacturing (e.g., CAD, design for manufacturability, additive manufacturing), Dynamics and Controls (e.g., mechatronics, robotics, vehicle dynamics), Energy (e.g., building energy systems, energy materials, energy optimization), or Materials (e.g., engineering polymers, biological polymers).

·         Good understanding of engineering fundamentals, including engineering design.

·         Effective teamwork, and interpersonal and communication skills.

·         An ability to lead and conduct, high quality scholarship in an interdisciplinary environment.

·         Interest in student success and commitment to quality teaching.

·         Commitment to advancing student, faculty, staff, and intellectual diversity.

Since increasing the diversity of the engineering profession is a strategic priority for the MSU College of Engineering, women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information and application procedure, please see the complete position announcement at http://www.montana.edu/jobs/faculty/14-138[montana.edu]. Screening of applications will begin November 12, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. 

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