University of Texas-San Antonio - Mechanical Engineering - Tenured/Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor

INSTITUTION: University of Texas - San Antonio
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Tenured/Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor
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FACULTY POSITION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas
at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track position to be filled by August
2016. Applications are sought at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is looking for outstanding individuals who can help the department strengthen its teaching and research programs. Applicants are sought in the broad research area of Cloud Applications within Mechanical Engineering with subfields of interest to include, but not limited to: computer-aided design, computational solid and fluid mechanics, data analytics, energy, high performance computing, manufacturing, materials, and medical devices.

The successful candidates are expected to build successful, externally-funded research programs. The candidates must be able to develop and teach innovative courses, supervise graduate students, obtain funding for their research programs, and communicate their research results in quality journals and at conferences. The ability to work collaboratively in research and teaching with the other departments within the College of Engineering is required. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a closely related field by the time of employment. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor position must have distinguished research records with significant extramural funding.

The city of San Antonio is a vibrant city of more than 1.4 million inhabitants, with significant economic growth, numerous industrial establishments and excellent school districts. The City and the University provide excellent cultural and educational opportunities. The University has more than 30,000 students and is the third largest component in the University of Texas System. The Mechanical Engineering Department is housed within the College of Engineering with programs at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 15, will be considered fully. Applicants must submit the following materials in a single PDF file:

o A cover letter or email specifying interest in the Cloud Applications within Mechanical Engineering, and identifying the rank of the position being applying for: Assistant or Associate.
o A list of at least three references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers,
o A statement of research interests,
o A statement of teaching philosophy, and
o A curriculum vitae

Application materials and inquiries may be sent electronically to: Ben.Campos@utsa.edu.
In the subject line of all emails, clearly identify the search as: Cloud Applications within Mechanical Engineering.

Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.