Thursday, April 7, 2016

Boise State University - Civil Engineering - Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION:Boise State University
DEPARTMENT:Civil Engineering
POSITION:Assistant Professor
LINK: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/searchcareers/assistant-professor-20/
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The Civil Engineering Department at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Successful candidates will be highly collaborative and contribute significantly to teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are being sought with expertise in environmental engineering or water resources engineering.

The Civil Engineering Department is part of a vibrant College of Engineering, which was ranked 15th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 list of best undergraduate engineering programs among comprehensive public universities. The College is experiencing tremendous growth and enjoys a high level of support from the high-tech industry in Idaho and the intermountain west. With nearly 22,000 students, Boise State is the largest University in Idaho.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline, and the ability to perform high-quality research as evidenced by acquisition of external funding and peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate is required to have a professional engineer’s license or acquire one within three years of appointment, in accordance with State of Idaho rules to teach design courses.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter addressed to the CE Search Committee indicating interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three professional references with contact information. Required documents should be emailed in a single pdf document to CEsearch@boisestate.edu.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this position, and priority consideration will be given to internal candidates.

Review of applications will begin May 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

Mayo Clinic - Healthcare Systems Engineering Program (HSE) - Faculty Member

INSTITUTION:Mayo Clinic
DEPARTMENT:Healthcare Systems Engineering Program (HSE)
POSITION:Faculty Member
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Join a cutting edge health care systems engineering research program at Mayo Clinic! If you are an out-of-the-box thinker and have a passion for changing the face of health care, become a faculty member in the Health Care Systems Engineering Program (HSE) at Mayo Clinic. We are looking for an engineer with the drive, knowledge, collaborative nature and skills to enhance patient and provider experience, improve health and manage or reduce the cost of health care through system-level transformation. Faculty have the unique opportunity to lead research projects and direct implementation to see tangible results.

The ideal Health Care Systems Engineer/Scientist will have a PhD in Industrial or Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, or a related field with a strong Systems background. Experience in and proven understanding of health care applications and the ability to collaborate with clinicians is essential. Candidates will be given the opportunity to lead innovative and collaborative research in a multidisciplinary, clinical or embedded research setting, shaping study designs and translation aligning with Mayo Clinic’s strategic value and quality initiatives. Specific experience and national recognition as an expert in large scale optimization is preferred.

The HSE team spearheads a state-of-the-art Clinical Engineering Learning Lab (CELL), with the first being in the Emergency Department. The novel research and rapid-translation environment bring together clinical and research expertise to co-lead and study pressing issues in healthcare delivery. This trans-disciplinary team co-creates solutions to intractable problems and rapid-deploys into the clinical practice. The team leverages high-density passive RFID technology to improve care for patients and providers. The CELL concept will spread throughout Mayo to other clinical areas to inject scientifically-informed healthcare transformation. In addition, projects in the Department of Surgery include studying workload of surgical teams, and better prioritization and scheduling of patients to improve safety and access using human factors and operations research findings.

The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery uses data-driven science to improve the quality, safety and value of health care and create better patient experiences. The goal of the Health Care Systems Engineering Program within the Center is to advance science through scholarship and innovation and make significant impacts in practice through implementation, while educating future researchers and practitioners. Mayo Clinic is ranked number one in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation for 2015-2016 by U.S. News and World Report. We are an integrated, multidisciplinary academic medical center with comprehensive programs in medical education and research with campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona. The position will be located at one of these three sites. We support a vibrant research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. In 2015, the institution received nearly $382 million in extramural research awards, supplemented with over $281 million of institutional support. We offer a highly competitive compensation package with sustained intramural funding, technical and computational resources, and exceptional benefits.

Visit www.mayoclinic.org/jobs and search for position 60966BR to learn more. Applications should include a CV, statement of research interests, and copies of representative publications. Questions should be addressed to:

Susan Hallbeck, PhD
Scientific Director, Health Care Systems Engineering Program
c/o: Schilbe.Jennifer@Mayo.edu

Monday, March 21, 2016

George Washington University - Department of Computer Science - Department Chair

INSTITUTION:George Washington University
DEPARTMENT:Computer Science
POSITION:Department Chair
LINK: https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30486
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George Washington University
Department of Computer Science
Department Chair
 
The George Washington University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Computer Science to begin as early as the summer of 2016. The applicants should qualify for the position of tenured full professor in the department. The chair will hold an endowed professorship. This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding qualifications to lead and to expand an established and growing department.

George Washington (GW) is the largest university in the nation’s capital with close access to many federal funding agencies and research laboratories. The University offers comprehensive programs in undergraduate and graduate liberal arts studies, as well as, degrees in engineering, law, medicine, public health, education, business and international affairs. In support of its emphasis on research in science and technology, the University has constructed a new 500,000 square foot Science and Engineering Hall in the heart of campus; this includes state-of-the-art research and instructional laboratories, clean rooms, imaging facilities, and other modern facilities. The School of Engineering and Applied Science, including the Computer Science Department, moved into the building in the spring of 2015.

The Department of Computer Science offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Computer Science, and an M.S. degree program in Cybersecurity. Its education and research programs span core, as well as, cutting-edge areas, with funding from NSF, NIH, DOD, NASA and other sources. Additionally, the University is a federally-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Research on security. Due to the high demand of Computer Science in the Washington area, the new chair will oversee a rapid expansion of the faculty.

The new Chairperson will be expected to lead the Department, to supervise all of its resources, and to promote and support excellence in teaching and research. Equally, the new Chairperson, will lead an effective recruiting of talented faculty and students; he or she will vigorously catalyze and further develop the Department’s collaborations and relationships across the University and with Government and industry. The new Chairperson will be an active promoter of diversity, an enthusiastic proponent of creativity, innovation and outreach, and an effective advocate and spokesperson for the Department, both within and beyond the University.

Applicants must have:
  • a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field
  • evidence of outstanding research and academic achievements with a strong reputation in the research and professional community
  • a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels

Inquiries will be accorded the utmost discretion. To inquire, please email: Roger Lang, Interim Chair of the Computer Science Department (cschsearch@gwu.edu). To apply, complete the online faculty application, at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/30469 and upload a detailed CV or resume, full contact information for five professional references and a cover letter that describes your research and teaching accomplishments and your views of growth opportunities in computer science. References will be expected to address research and teaching skills necessary for appointment at the full professor rank, as well as, skills for the chair position including leadership, interpersonal, administrative, and mentoring abilities. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Ohio University - Industrial and Systems Engineering - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION:Ohio University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION:Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
LINK: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/17753
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University invites applications for a
full-time, benefits-eligible,tenure track assistant professor position in Industrial and Systems
Engineering to join us as we create for good. The selected applicant will be expected to perform
excellent research, teaching, and service. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in industrial
engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates are expected to have strong research potential for
publishing their work and attracting funding, as well as an interest in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must have research interests in either information systems or analytics.

Departmental support will include initial reduced teaching loads, competitive salary, and generous
start-up funds. Research and other activities in the Russ College are supported in part by a recent
record-setting $124M estate gift from benefactors Fritz and Dolores Russ. Ohio University, a rural
campus located in the picturesque Hocking Hills of Southeast Ohio, enrolls about 22,000 students.
The position will remain open until filled; for full consideration please apply by April 15, 2016 at
www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/17753

Monday, February 22, 2016

Seattle University - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Lecturer

INSTITUTION:Seattle University
DEPARTMENT: Electrical and Computer Engineering
POSITION: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Lecturer
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Lecturer in Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position to begin in September 2016. The appointment will be for one academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate computer engineering courses such as Programmable Devices, Microprocessors, DSP Laboratory, and MATLAB. Teaching responsibilities will also include advising a three-quarter long, industrially sponsored senior design project.

Requirements: Ph.D. in computer or electrical engineering or closely related field.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is housed within the College of Science and Engineering. The undergraduate electrical engineering program is ABET-accredited and supports the University’s mission of educating the whole person, professional formation, and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Seattle University places particular emphasis on quality teaching. For more information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Seattle University, visit our 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 2016” 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, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be solicited upon completion of application. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 25, 2016. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Agnieszka Miguel at amiguel@seattleu.edu.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sabanci University - Advanced Manufacturing - Faculty Position (All Ranks)

INSTITUTION:Sabanci University
DEPARTMENT: Advanced Manufacturing (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences)
POSITION: Full-Time Faculty Position (all ranks)
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Full-Time Faculty Position in Advanced Manufacturing at Sabanci University

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) at Sabanci University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at all-ranks in the area of Advanced Manufacturing for Fall 2016. The candidates must have earned a doctorate degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellence in research, teaching and graduate/undergraduate student supervision.  Candidates with interdisciplinary research interests in across all areas of advanced manufacturing and materials processing especially in additive manufacturing, micro-nano, high performance/precision manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, metrology and non-traditional processes are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The Sabanci University expanding its research in the area of Advanced Manufacturing and Composite Processing Technologies. A new Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research Center (IMC) is currently being established and expected to be operative by the end of Summer 2016.  industrial-scale research and technology development facility and to be operative in June 2016. The IMC provides facilities for component design, manufacture, assembly, product development, process prototyping, fundamental and applied research, incubation services and commercialization opportunities in integrated manufacturing and composite materials technologies. The successful candidate will also be affiliated with the IMC.

Sabanci is University, a privately funded premier academic institution, started instruction in the 1999-2000 academic year in its new state-of-the-art campus located in suburban Istanbul. The University offers 12 undergraduate programs and 23 graduate programs in three faculties (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Management). The University aims at establishing a high standard of academic excellence and a research-oriented atmosphere both for its faculty and for its students, while nurturing productive relationships particularly with the industries in the region which constitute the industrial heartland of Turkey. The medium of instruction is English.

The Sabanci University was ranked as the best University according to the "University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Index" compiled by the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology in 2015 and 2012, and ranked 2nd in 2013 and 2014. It is also the first Turkish private university to be included in the top 200 (182nd place) of the Times Higher Education (THE) 2014 Rankings and is ranked 13th among the universities under 50 years old worldwide.

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by June 1, 2016 will be given full consideration. The interested candidates should apply online through the online application system at http://fens.sabanciuniv.edu/en/academic-job-applications. Applicants should include their full curriculum vitae, concise research and teaching vision statements, and the names of three references. In the research statement, the candidates should discuss their research plans and possible funding sources.  Any questions regarding this position should be emailed to the Search Committee Member, Prof. Bahattin Koc at bahattinkoc@sabanciuniv.edu

 

Texas A&M University - Biomedical Engineering - Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

INSTITUTION: Texas A&M University
DEPARTMENT: Biomedical Engineering
POSITION:Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, Full Professor
LINK: https://www.tamengineeringjobs.com/postings/195
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is projecting aggressive growth over the next two years and invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Full Professor. With its translational and entrepreneurial focus, the department seeks to advance its emphasis in regenerative medicine, biomedical diagnostics/theranostics, telemedicine/health, precision intervention and augmentation. The incoming candidates should demonstrate a translational approach to research and a commitment to education that is synergistically aligned with the department and the A&M system.

Texas A&M is located in the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, with a population of more than 175,000, and is conveniently located in a triangle formed by Dallas, Houston and Austin. Texas A&M has more than 50,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled. Research expenditures at Texas A&M total more than $820 million annually, ranking in the top tier of universities nationwide. With an endowment valued at more than $5 billion, the university ranks fourth among U.S. public universities and 10th overall. Texas A&M is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and having policies that contribute to work-life balance. For more information visit http://dof.tamu.edu/content/balancing-work-and-life. With 390 tenured/tenure-track faculty members and more than 14,000 students, the Dwight Look College of Engineering is one of the largest engineering schools in the country. The college is ranked seventh in graduate studies and eighth in undergraduate programs among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report, with seven of the college’s 13 departments ranked in the Top 10. The Look College is ranked second in research expenditures by the American Society for Engineering Education.

The Department of Biomedical engineering has held ABET accreditation since 1977. The department offers B.S., M.S., M.E., M.E./M.B.A, Ph.D., D.E. and M.D./Ph.D. degrees. The faculty is internationally recognized for translational and entrepreneurial research efforts and is comprised of 20 core tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 16 jointly appointed tenure and tenure-track faculty members, three professors of practice and one professor emeritus. The student body is comprised of over 120 graduate and 420 undergraduate students, including six NSF-GRFP and six LSAMP-Bridge to Doctorate funded students. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, the graduate program in biomedical engineering ranks 17th among public institutions.

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical engineering or a closely related engineering or science discipline. Mid-career candidates must have a proven ability to sustain an extramurally-funded and translationally-focused research program. In addition, senior candidates should possess proven leadership skills, and an established reputation as a scholar. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and a list of three references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses) by applying for this specific position at www.tamengineeringjobs.com/postings/195. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2015. Applicants will be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated the appointment will begin fall 2016.

The members of Texas A&M Engineering are all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. It is the policy of these members in all aspects of operations each person shall be considered solely on the basis of qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disabilities or veteran status.

West Virginia University - Chemistry - Department Chair

INSTITUTION:West Virginia University
DEPARTMENT:Chemistry
POSITION: Department Chair (Tenure Track Associate/Full Professor)
LINK: http://chemistry.wvu.edu/jobs
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The C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University seeks a strong leader to serve as Department Chair in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The College has invested heavily in the hiring of new faculty in Chemistry, and is looking for a Chair to lead this successful department to greater national prominence. This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, depending on background and experience of the applicant.

The Department Chair is part of the leadership team of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. The Chair will be expected to promote principles of shared faculty governance, foster a transparent culture that values and seeks input from all stakeholders, and facilitate professional development of faculty, students, and staff and guide the department to increased research activity and competitiveness. The Chair will provide responsible and professional leadership in managing the day-to-day operational needs of the department, including fiscal management, hiring and supervision of staff, evaluating faculty, and allocating facilities and equipment for teaching, research, and service activities.

The Department of Chemistry consists of 21 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 9 teaching faculty, 13 staff members, and about 70 graduate students. The department is divided into four divisions representing the traditionally defined fields of chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, and Physical. Current department research interests include mass spectrometric characterization of proteins and peptides, supramolecular systems, micro-fluidics, fuel cells, synthesis of novel organic and inorganic molecules, catalysis, medicinal chemistry, formation and manipulation of nanostructures, toxicology, disease related protein aggregation, separations, heavy metals in the environment, chaotic systems, nonlinear systems, surface characterization, chemical education, and forensic science. 

Monday, February 1, 2016

Hofstra University - Industrial Engineering - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION:Hofstra University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION:Tenure Track Assistant Professor
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HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department of Engineering
Faculty Position in Industrial Engineering


The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track opening at the assistant/associate professor level in industrial engineering. The start date for this position is September 1, 2016.

Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related area. It is preferable that the applicant has interests and experience in engineering education, as one of the expectations of the position will be teaching first-year engineering students. Additionally, expertise in healthcare systems or supply-chain management will be viewed favorably.

The engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the further development of a top tier undergraduate educational enterprise. Hence, candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research, especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates, and show initiative in seeking external funding for research.

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is rapidly growing with a faculty dedicated to the education of undergraduate engineers who are innovative and creative problem solvers. More information about Hofstra University's Department of Engineering may be found at www.hofstra.edu/engineering

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, including a statement of teaching and research interests, sample publications, and contact information for three or more academic references to Dr. Richard Puerzer, Search Committee Chairperson at the email address: SEAS1@hofstra.edu

Hofstra University is the largest, private, liberal arts institution on Long Island. NY. It is located 25 miles east of Manhattan and includes the following schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; School of Education; School of Health Sciences and Human Services; Maurice A. Dean School of Law; and Honors College. There are approximately 500 full-time faculty members, approximately 6,800 full-time and part-time undergraduates, and 3,000 graduate students.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.