DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
LINK: http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/64903
NOTES:
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Faculty Position in Design and Manufacturing
The Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering at the University of Iowa invites applications
and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of
design and manufacturing effective Spring or Fall 2015. Candidates for senior
ranks will also be considered. An earned doctorate in industrial or mechanical
engineering or a related discipline is required. Preference will be given to
candidates in the areas of design for manufacturing, industrial design,
sustainable design, and additive manufacturing. Prospective candidates with
interests in digital arts, public design, and social and global considerations
are particularly encouraged to apply. Industrial experience in manufacturing
and design is desirable.
The successful candidate will be
expected to participate actively in a newly formed multidisciplinary cluster in
digital public arts and humanities http://now.uiowa.edu/2013/06/new-faculty-cluster-public-digital-arts
encompassing research and education. The faculty candidate will complement the
existing University of Iowa expertise to form the core of this ambitious
initiative aiming at fostering creativity. Participation in the initiative will
be an important component of faculty performance evaluation.
The position offers collaborative
opportunities with departments, centers, and institutes in engineering and
health sciences, e.g., Center for Computer-Aided Design, National Advanced
Driving Simulator, as well as numerous corporations, including Caterpillar,
Deere, and Rockwell Collins.
The Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering Programs offer excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary
collaboration with various engineering and science departments and research centers.
The MIE Department is a home of innovative research and innovative teaching
activities. Faculty responsibilities include effective classroom teaching of
undergraduate and graduate courses in industrial or mechanical engineering,
developing curricula and laboratories, supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students,
publishing journal articles, and establishing and maintaining an externally
funded research program that contributes to the overall goals of the College of
Engineering. Effective communication and leadership skills are vital.
Teaching experience is desirable. Salary and benefits are excellent. Interested
candidates should apply electronically to Requisition #64903 at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/64903
where they will be asked to submit a letter of application with a statement of
research and teaching interests, the names and addresses of three references,
and current curriculum vitae. Applications will be reviewed starting October
24, 2014; however, they will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The
College of Engineering is committed to building a welcoming and inclusive
academic community with the support systems for all persons to thrive and
strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
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.... Andrew Kusiak
.... Professor and Chair
.... Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering
.... 2139 Seamans Center
.... The University of Iowa
.... Iowa City, Iowa 52242 -
1527
.... Tel: 319-335-5934 Fax:
319-335-5669
.... Email: andrew-kusiak@uiowa.edu
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