California State Polytechnic University, Pomona-Electrical and Computer Engineering-Assistant Professor (T/TT)

INSTITUTION: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
LINK: www.csupomona.edu/ece
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The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2015.

The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the potential to establish a research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students.  Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory and advanced courses, as well as assisting in curriculum development.  The applicant will be expected to advise students; serve on department, college and university committees; and engage in professional activities.  Applicants whose work supports the university's Learn by Doing philosophy and demonstrates a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.  For a full position description and application procedures, please see  www.csupomona.edu/ece. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-Industrial & Systems Engineering-Assistant/Associate Professor (T/TT)

INSTITUTION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
DEPARTMENT: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (Tenure-Track)
LINK: ise.rpi.edu
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The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in Troy, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  We seek a passionate individual with demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program and contribute to the teaching excellence of core undergraduate and graduate curriculum of the department.  Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. or foreign degree equivalent in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field.  

The ISE department is in a period of growth with several faculty openings anticipated in the next five years. These positions are expected to complement and augment the existing strengths in the modeling, simulation, analysis, and optimization of networked systems in high impact domains, including infrastructure sustainability and resiliency, advanced manufacturing enterprises, and data-driven decision systems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both the Industrial Systems Engineering curriculum, develop and maintain a robust program of externally sponsored research, and participate in activities that are in service to the ISE Department, the School of Engineering and Rensselaer. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with a strong analytical background, and interest and experience in one or more important application areas, including cyber-physical systems, human automation interaction, supply chain management, healthcare analytics, and sustainability.

The ISE department awards B.S. in Industrial and Management Engineering (IME), which was first established in 1933, M.S./M.Eng. in Industrial and Management Engineering, M.S./M.Eng. in Systems Engineering and Technology Management, and Ph.D. in Decision Science and Engineering Systems (DSES).  The Department is highly interdisciplinary, with strong education and research connections with Management, Computer Science, Math, Cognitive Science, and other engineering disciplines.  The Department has 11 faculty, 160 undergraduates and 14 Ph.D. students.  ISE is one of the seven departments in the School of Engineering, which has approximately 160 faculty, 3000 undergraduates, and 480 graduate students.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Troy, New York, situated at the beautiful confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers.  Founded in 1824, it is the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world.  Troy is part of the greater capital region of New York, which also includes Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga.  It offers the convenience of a metropolis in a tranquil and bucolic setting.

Applications must include a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and goals (no more than three pages), a one-page description of teaching interests, contact information, and minimum three professional references.   Please put material in a single PDF document addressed to the ISE Department Head Prof. John Wen, and send to the department Administrative Assistant Mary Wagner wagnem@rpi.edu with the subject line: ISE Faculty Position.  Application review is ongoing and applications will be accepted until the  position is filled.   Informal meetings with ISE faculty may be arranged at major society conferences such as the INFORMS Annual Meeting.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Website:  ise.rpi.edu

University of California, Santa Barbara-Chemical Engineering-Assistant Professor (TT)

INSTITUTION: University of California, Santa Barbara
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering (Tenure-Track)
LINK: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00324.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

                                                    

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications as part of an external search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with a start date of July 1, 2015 or later. We seek outstanding individuals in any area of chemical engineering.

Application packages should include a completed CV, contact information for 3-5 references, and a cover letter containing the following four elements: (1) most significant scientific accomplishment as a graduate student; (2) most significant scientific accomplishment as a postdoc (if relevant); (3) overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution; and (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well-suited to achieve those goals. Please submit all application materials via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00324.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by September 20, 2014 for a July 1, 2015 effective date. Thereafter, the position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee at: chejrfacultysearch14@engineering.ucsb.edu.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering-Nuclear Engineering Faculty Position (T/TT)

INSTITUTION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering (Tenure-Track)
LINK: mane.rpi.edu
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The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in Troy, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Nuclear Engineering to begin August 15, 2014 or thereafter.  The emphasis is on individuals at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Exceptionally qualified individuals in all areas of nuclear engineering are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in all aspects of reactor thermal hydraulics, dynamics and safety. 

Candidates must possess an earned PhD or foreign degree equivalent in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the potential to carry out the following position duties:  develop and maintain an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary program of funded research in Nuclear Engineering, to actively contribute to the core graduate and undergraduate teaching missions of MANE and engage in department, institute and professional service activities.

MANE is in a period of unprecedented growth with many new faculty positions anticipated in the next five years fueled by the recently announced Faculty Expansion Initiative in the School of Engineering. Research conducted at MANE addresses some of the world’s most pressing technological challenges—from energy and sustainable development to materials, manufacturing, controls, biotechnology and human health—and the faculty members are at the leading edge of their fields. The department's annual research expenditures total more than $13 million. More than 1,100 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students are currently enrolled in MANE.

The Nuclear Engineering Program at Rensselaer houses a powerful electron linear accelerator capable of delivering intense neutron and gamma beams, a unique low power (<100W) open pool reactor, and several teaching and research laboratories. These facilities provide an excellent opportunity to develop unique leading research and teaching programs. As part of its strategic initiative to revitalize and grow the Nuclear Engineering program, the School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is pleased to offer this unique opportunity to help define and shape the Nuclear Engineering program through the nuclear "renaissance" and the 21st century.

Applicants must send a cover letter, complete CV, up to a three-page statement of research accomplishments and goals, a one-page description of teaching interests and contact information for a minimum of four professional references.  Please send material in a single PDF document to mane@rpi.edu, subject line:  Nuclear Engineering Faculty Position.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Website:  mane.rpi.edu

Application review is ongoing and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, particularly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Seattle University - Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering - Director of Systems Engineering

INSTITUTION: Seattle University
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Director of Systems Engineering
LINK: https://jobs.seattleu.edu
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DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

The Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments at Seattle University invite applications for a Director of Systems Engineering beginning September 2014. The Director will be appointed as a full-time faculty member at one of the following ranks, commensurate with qualifications and experience: instructor, senior instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or professor. (The professorial ranks are tenure-track; the instructor ranks are not.)

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in establishing and administering the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program, teaching and mentoring graduate students, and fostering closer ties with local industry. The ideal applicant will have a deep understanding of the systems engineering discipline, industry experience, and significant academic experience: teaching systems engineering at the graduate level, developing new curricula, and offering courses with on-line components. Responsibilities will include oversight of a new professional master’s program, teaching, and service. An appointment at a professorial rank carries the additional responsibility of engaging in scholarly work.

Requirements: A master’s degree in systems engineering or a closely related discipline. A Ph.D. is required for appointment as an assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.

The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering is being jointly developed by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. These departments are housed within the College of Science and Engineering.  Both undergraduate programs are ABET accredited and support the university’s mission of educating the whole person, professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. For more information visit the Mechanical Engineering Department website at http://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/me/ and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department website at http://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/ece/. 

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.  More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools.  U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2014” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.  Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Submit applications through https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including a cover letter summarizing qualifications and potential contributions to Seattle University; curriculum vitae, statements of your teaching philosophy and as applicable research plans, (unofficial) graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references.  Letters of reference will be solicited upon completion of application. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2014; the position will remain open until filled. Direct inquiries to Dr. Agnieszka Miguel at amiguel@seattleu.edu.