Santa Clara University - Bioengineering, Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - Multiple Faculty Positions Open

INSTITUTION: Santa Clara University
DEPARTMENT: Bioengineering, Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Multiple Faculty Positions Open
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Bioengineering (2 positions):

The newly established Department of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering
at Santa Clara University is enjoying a rapid expansion in its education and
research endeavors (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/bioengineering/). The
department has an undergraduate and graduate student body of over 200 students.
We are now searching for two new tenure-track faculty members at the rank of
assistant professor to join the department beginning academic year of 2015-16.

Candidates in all areas of bioengineering are welcome to apply, although we are
particularly interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates with
research and teaching interest and expertise in the areas of
Bio-instrumentation/Bio-device engineering, Biomechanics, and Cellular and
Molecular Engineering.


Computer Engineering (2 positions):

The Department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/cse/) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in Computer Science and Engineering, with 16 full-time faculty, and a strong
pool of approximately 30 part-time adjunct faculty who instruct over 300
undergraduate majors, and about 500 part-time and full-time graduate students.
The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry.
The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through
engineering education, practice, and scholarship, promoting the University’s
mission to ‘fashion a more humane, just and sustainable world’.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or in
a closely related field with preferred specialization in the Web, security, networks,
user experience (UX), or machine learning although strong candidates in any field
will be considered. Applicants must have a strong commitment and ability to teach
at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and must have demonstrated a
strong potential for research in computing.


Mechanical Engineering:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University invites
application for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor opening in the area of SOLID
MECHANICS with a specialization in Computational Mechanics. The School of
Engineering is seeking an active individual who will contribute to the teacher-scholar
environment at Santa Clara.
The department (http://www.scu.edu/engineering/me/) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees, with 9 full time tenure-track faculty and 4 lecturer positions, a strong pool
of adjunct faculty, approximately 260 undergraduate students, and 115 graduate
students.
Teaching areas could include materials, manufacturing, finite elements, structural
dynamics, fracture mechanics, elasticity, and computational techniques.
Development of new courses in emerging fields within the applicant’s discipline is
expected. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to develop a successful
independent research program involving both graduate and undergraduate
students and which leads to a strong record of publication. Applicants are
encouraged to consider synergies between their work and existing research
programs within the School of Engineering and/or Silicon Valley industries.

About Santa Clara University:
Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in
California’s Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate
curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master’s, Ph.D., and
law degrees.
Distinguished by the highest retention rate and ranked second among all master’s
universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report, Santa Clara University is
California’s oldest operating institution of higher-education. The University is
focused on creating an academic community that educates citizens and leaders
who will build a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

For more information, and to apply for any of these positions, please visit our website
at: http://www.scu.edu/jobs/

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit,
particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of
historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected
veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category
in accordance with applicable law. The University will provide reasonable
accommodations to individuals with a disability.

University of South Florida - Civil & Environmental Engineering - Two Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

INSTITUTION: University of South Florida
DEPARTMENT: Civil & Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Two Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
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The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in the area of Transportation Systems at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.   The positions are open to candidates with research expertise in any area of Transportation Systems.   Preferred areas of expertise include those that can attract strategic research funding, student interest, and graduate employment opportunities. These might include: smart and sustainable transportation systems; ITS and traffic operations; transportation safety; freight transportation and logistics;  autonomous and connected vehicles; transportation and land use; innovation in transportation infrastructure and design; transportation system performance; and big data analytics.

The selected candidate must possess the following: (1) An earned PhD in Civil Engineering or a field closely related to Transportation Systems; (2) An established record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and externally funded research commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience; (3) The ability to attract a team of high-quality graduate research students; (4) The ability and desire to interact closely with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR); (5) The ability and desire to mentor and collaborate with a diverse multidisciplinary team of colleagues; and (6) A passion for enhancing a nationally recognized research and educational program in Transportation. 

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida includes 27 faculty members, 254 junior and senior undergraduate students, and 190 graduate students, including 70 doctoral students.  The department currently has 5 faculty members in Transportation.  Interested individuals can learn more at http://ce.eng.usf.edu.

It is expected that the candidate will work closely with CUTR, a multidisciplinary research, training, and workforce development center based in the College of Engineering.  CUTR leads a Tier 1 University Research Center focusing on transit and livability, participates in the region UTC center, and is a partner in two other UTC centers.  More than 40 full-time research faculty members conduct $12-$14 million annually in transportation research contracts and grants for clients at the local, state, and national levels.  CUTR’s research faculty includes engineers, urban planners, economists, policy professionals, and others. 

In addition, USF Civil & Environmental Engineering faculty have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in complementary programs including Urban and Regional Planning, the Patel College of Global Sustainability, Business, Public Administration, Marine Sciences, Architecture, the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health, the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC), and the Florida Center for Cyber Security.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is a Top 50 research university among both public and private institutions nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference and a Charter Member Institution of the National Academy of Inventors.  (www.usf.edu)

Florida is the fourth most populous state with forecasted continued growth.  It provides a diverse laboratory for transportation issues and research as the home to multiple metropolitan areas, 14 deepwater seaports, 19 commercial airports, 30 transit systems, multiple toll road agencies, and a vast system of transportation infrastructure.  The state has a dynamic economy, strong national and international tourism, and a diverse population of more than 19 million.  The university’s Tampa campus is located in an area known for pleasant weather, numerous Gulf Coast beaches, and a variety of cultural and recreational activities that provide an outstanding and affordable quality of life.

Questions and inquiries about the position can be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Steve Polzin, 813-974-9849 (o) or 813-416-7517 (c).  

An application package including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and research statement should be directed to Transportation Faculty Search Committee, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida.  Respondents must electronically submit application materials to the following website: https://employment.usf.edu/, referencing job opening ID #5736.

Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Applicants who need disability accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify Brett Annette, EOL Coordinator, at (813) 974-7736 at least seven working days in advance of need.  Review of applicants will begin as applications are received, but all applications received before November 15, 2014, will be assured of consideration.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  

University of Washington - Industrial & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - Faculty Positions

INSTITUTION: University of Washington
DEPARTMENT: Industrial & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Faculty Positions
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FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Industrial & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington invites outstanding faculty candidates to apply for up to two full-time tenure-track faculty positions (9-month service periods) with the possibility of joint appointments in the two departments. We are primarily focused on hires at the rank of Assistant Professor although individuals at senior ranks with exceptional credentials may be considered. We are interested in candidates with quantitative modeling and analysis backgrounds in the area of manufacturing and production systems such as automated processes, operational structures, data and machine learning, reliability, human factors and robotics. Individuals with research interests in other, emerging areas related to manufacturing may also be considered. This search is part of a cluster hire in advanced manufacturing which reflects the growth in the Pacific Northwest.

Applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, or related discipline by the date of appointment and excellent communication skills.  The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative, high-quality teaching; engage in collaborative research efforts that help build on research focus areas by developing a vigorous, collaborative, funded research program; and contribute to the goals and missions of the departments, college, and university. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. These positions are contingent on budgetary approval. 

Information about the Departments:

·         The Industrial & Systems Engineering Department teaches and conducts interdisciplinary research in the areas of manufacturing systems, operations research, optimization, supply chain systems, simulation, quality and reliability, human factors and virtual environments, and health systems.  The department has 10 faculty, 50 full-time graduate students in residence, and 130 undergraduates and continues to grow.  The annual research volume of our faculty is currently over $4 million. More information is available at:  http://depts.washington.edu/ie/

·         The ME department currently has 39 full-time tenured, tenure track and research faculty, 372 undergraduates, 145 masters students, 109 PhD students and 17 postdoctoral researchers. The Department’s research and teaching portfolio cover all aspects of the broad field of mechanical engineering, including interdisciplinary work in advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, robotics and controls, and engineering in medicine.  More information about the ME department is available at http://www.me.washington.edu/.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, a statement of research and education goals, names and contact information for at least three references, and copies of three (3) selected publications.  Please submit all applications at: 

http://ap.washington.edu/ahr/academic-jobs/position/aa8806/

Review of applications begins immediately and priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2014.  The process remains open until the position is filled.

The University of Washington, an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.  The university is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers. The university is also the recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.

Additional questions may be addressed to Lucia Petersen, luciap@uw.edu.

Virginia Tech - Industrial & Systems Engineering - 3 Faculty Positions

INSTITUTION: Virginia Tech
DEPARTMENT: Industrial & Systems Engineering
POSITION: 3 Faculty Positions
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 Virginia Tech – Grado Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Three (3) ISE Faculty Position Announcements

The Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia invites applications for several full-time, tenure-track positions starting in the 2015-2016 academic year.  

Mathematical Optimization and Operations Research – Appointment at all levels (Posting No. TR0140122)

We particularly seek individuals with expertise in the theory and methodological foundations of optimization.  Applications from leaders in any area of optimization are welcome.  Appointments at all ranks for positions starting in the 2015-2016 academic year will be considered.  For particularly well-established Full Professor candidates, an Endowed Professorship may be available.  This position requires a PhD degree with at least one degree in industrial engineering or a closely-related discipline.

Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics – Assistant or Associate Professor level (Posting No. TR0140111)   We particularly seek individuals with expertise in the following occupational areas: biomechanics, ergonomics, injury prevention, and/or safety.  Appointments will be considered at the Assistant or Associate Professor ranks, for tenure-track or tenured positions starting in the 2015-2016 academic year.  This position requires a PhD degree with at least one degree in human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial engineering, or a closely-related discipline.

Emerging Frontiers of Industrial Engineering – Assistant Professor level (Posting No. TR0140105) 

We particularly seek individuals whose research specialties include, but are not limited to, advanced manufacturing systems and technologies, big-data analytics, cybersecurity, bio-manufacturing, and renewable energy. The appointment is at the assistant professor level and begins in the 2015-2016 academic year.  This position requires a PhD degree with at least one degree in industrial engineering, or a closely-related discipline.

Applicants for all positions should have achieved or show potential to develop a strong program of externally funded research and scholarship.  The successful applicants will also be expected to provide skilled teaching of foundational and advanced courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applications should be submitted online to jobs.vt.edu and include a cover letter, current vita, research statement, teaching statement, up to three relevant research publications and the names of three references providing recommendation letters (submitted separately by the references to ise-search@vt.edu).  Details on how to prepare and submit all materials can be found under “Apply to this Job” for these positions on the website.  Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2015 and applications submitted after this date may not be considered.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and inclusive excellence, and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities.  Virginia Tech is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.