Oakland University - Mechanical Engineering - Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Oakland University
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor
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FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, in the area of thermo-fluids. The appointment would be effective August 2015.

We seek applicants with research and teaching interests relevant to traditional and emerging areas of mechanical engineering in the thermo-fluids area. Areas of interest to the department include but are not limited to vehicle propulsion systems and clean energy systems. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that includes fundamental and/or applied research. The candidate should be able to teach and develop courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required with a recent history or strong potential of external funding and successful teaching abilities in related courses.

The Mechanical Engineering Department has 17 full time faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in research, teaching and service. The department hosts four centers: Chrysler Learning and Innovation Center for Sheet Metal Forming, Fastening and Joining Research Institute, Automotive Tribology Center and the Clean Energy Research Center all of which are active in research. Oakland University is a state-supported institution of 20,000 students situated in southeastern Michigan on a beautiful 1,600-acre campus 25 miles north of Detroit (Michigan). The university is located at the intellectual center of the Automotive Industry and the surrounding area offers many social, cultural and recreational activities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references and statements of research and teaching interests to http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/3027. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be sent to the search committee chair, Professor Brian Sangeorzan, bsangeor@oakland.edu.

Oakland University is a recipient of an NSF grant toward the advancement of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields and encourages applications from women and minorities. Oakland University is an equal opportunity employer.