Texas A&M University - Civil Engineering - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Texas A&M University
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
LINK: https://www.tamengineeringjobs.com/postings/86
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Faculty Position in Geotechnical Engineering
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University

Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Texas A&M – Dwight Look College of Engineering: 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 University 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 12,000 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.

Department: Zachry Department of Civil Engineering: The Zachry Department of Civil Engineering is proud to be among the top civil engineering programs in the country, ranked 8th in undergraduate programs and 9th in graduate programs at public institutions. Texas A&M civil engineering graduates are highly recruited and widely regarded as among the most work-ready young engineers in the country. The department currently has 55 tenured and tenure-track faculty and seven academic professional track faculty members. Our student population is comprised of 850 undergraduate students (sophomore to senior level) and close to 500 graduate students. For more information on the department, please visit http://engineering.tamu.edu/civil.

Pre-Hire ID: 2815

Job Summary
The Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level with expertise in geotechnical engineering. The successful applicant will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor graduate students, develop an independent externally funded research program, participate in all aspects of the department’s activities, and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Required Education and Experience
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in civil engineering or a closely related field.

Other Requirements (highlighted portion should not change)
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at www.tamengineeringjobs.com. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2014. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in the fall of 2015.

EEOC Statement
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.

Clemson University - Engineering - Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair

INSTITUTION: Clemson University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
POSITION: Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair
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Clemson is hiring for the endowed position described below. It is broadly defined to include any areas of engineering for sustainability and we would love to see applications or answer any questions from those of you who may be interested. 

The College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University is soliciting applications for the Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development.  This position is supported by a fully funded $4M endowment created by Thomas F. and Mary Rebecca E. Hash and the State of South Carolina to establish a Center of Economic Excellence in Sustainable Development. This endowed chair is part of the South Carolina SmartState Program’s (www.smartstatesc.org) Center for Sustainable Development that has received over $8M in funding.

The College seeks a dynamic, innovative leader in sustainable development, with departmental affiliation and tenure to be determined based on the best fit for the selected candidate. Candidate interests should span the broad range of interactions among the environment, economic development, and natural resources.  Preferred research expertise includes applications to some of society’s grand challenges for the next century (e.g., air, water, energy, climate, food), the environment and the challenges of sustainability. The Hash Chair is uniquely positioned to provide collaborative leadership with researchers across campus and with public and private partners in the state of South Carolina. The College seeks exceptional candidates with a strong record of scholarship and obtaining federal, state, and industrial funding; experience building, leading, and managing a significant research enterprise; a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching; and a vision that will position the College prominently on the national stage. A doctoral degree in engineering or science-related field is required and candidates should have qualifications commensurate with an advanced associate or full professor. 

Clemson is a public, land-grant university located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the thriving I-85 business corridor between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Clemson University is ranked 20th among national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The university has a total enrollment near 22,000 students and is described by students and faculty as an inclusive, student-centered community characterized by high academic standards, a culture of collaboration, school spirit, and a competitive drive to excel.

Nominations are also invited. They should include the name, current position, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual being nominated. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, and a statement of their vision of the role of the chair to:

Mississippi State University - Engineering - Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Mississippi State University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor
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ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Mississippi State University

Bagley College of Engineering

Mississippi State University, through its Bagley College of Engineering, is working with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi to provide computational engineering and science research for a virtual prototyping environment that will lead the nation in revolutionizing how engineering and design of new products is performed.  In broad terms, the development of the virtual prototyping environment will be addressed in five areas – software architecture, operational requirements, models, product life cycle costs, and interfaces.  As part of this major effort, MSU is seeking two new tenure-track faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor.  

Applicants should have teaching and research interests that can address one (or preferably more) of the five areas of interest.  Examples of areas of research interest include, but are not limited to (1) mechanical vibrations/dynamics/vehicle dynamics, (2) advanced finite element methods (meshless methods, arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulations, etc.), (3) design optimization, (4) logistics/supply chain modeling, (5) modeling of environmental conditions on technology, (6) modeling manufacturing processes, and/or (7) big data analytics/visualization.

For a complete job description and requirements, visit at https://www.bagley.msstate.edu. Interested candidates must apply on-line at https://www.jobs.msstate.edu (search for positions in Dean of Engineering).  A PhD in an appropriate engineering discipline is required. Applicants must possess U.S. citizenship or permanent resident and must meet eligibility requirements for access to restricted information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.