University of Colorado Boulder - College of Engineering and Applied Science - Tenure Track Faculty Positions

INSTITUTION: University of Colorado Boulder
DEPARTMENT: College of Engineering and Applied Science
POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty Positions
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The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for tenure-line faculty in all departments. Our college is halfway through a strategic plan to double in size. Our vision is to be a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education.

A core value of the College of Engineering and Applied Science is inclusive excellence. We seek candidates who demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, mentoring and inspiring diverse students of all races, nationalities and genders, including first generation college undergraduates. Applicants must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field and have demonstrated an ability or show promise and interest in conducting innovative research and developing excellent teaching practices. We are eager to accommodate the needs of dual career couples (see our Work-Life-Balance policies at https://facultyaffairs.colorado.edu/leap/downloads/leap_work_life.pdf).

We are hiring faculty in:

• Aerospace Engineering Sciences 
• Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society 
• Chemical and Biological Engineering 
• Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering 
• Computer Science 
• Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering 
• Mechanical Engineering 

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.jobsatcu.com.

Rochester Institute of Technology - Chemical Engineering - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Rochester Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Chemical Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
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Rochester Institute of Technology, Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Department: Chemical Engineering

PC# 10266 

#BR: 1939BR
Anticipated Start Date: August 15, 2016

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
RIT is seeking candidates for a tenure track position in Chemical Engineering with an appointment at the assistant professor level. RIT has a strong commitment to engineering education and offers a variety of graduate degrees. The department has a five-year BS degree program that includes 48 weeks of cooperative education, and will prepare students for both industrial careers and graduate-level education.

The Chemical engineering program at RIT affords a forward looking view of chemical engineering that will teach engineering principles and underlying science associated with traditional chemical engineering applications, as well as the means to apply this knowledge to modern processes exploiting phenomena on the nano-scale. Our faculty members have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the relatively new undergraduate program and an emerging graduate program. Thus, the successful candidate must be able to teach core undergraduate courses and develop electives in accordance with their area of expertise, and must be capable of teaching graduate level courses that will be necessary as the program matures. The candidate will also be expected to develop externally funded research, participate in PhD programs and advise students, be committed to engaging undergraduate students in research, and perform other professional duties to enhance external reputation.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT has established its reputation as preeminent in career-oriented engineering education and applied research. It offers bachelor degree programs in biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and microelectronic engineering, and comprehensive, innovative graduate programs in a range of engineering disciplines, with two broad-based, cross-disciplinary Ph.D. programs in Engineering and Microsystems Engineering. The Chemical Engineering Department is housed in Institute Hall, a recently built 86,000 square foot facility with state of the art labs for both faculty research and teaching. For more information visit: http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/program/chemical-engineering.

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY:
RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region, is the 51st largest metro area in the United States and the third largest city New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to nearly 1.1 million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 18% African and Latin Americans and another 3% of international origin. It is also home to one of the largest deaf communities per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 4th for “Most Affordable City" by Forbes Magazine ,and MSN selected Rochester as the “#1 Most Livable Bargain Market” (for real-estate). Kiplinger named Rochester one of the top five “Best City for Families.”

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in chemical engineering or related field. Applicants with a terminal degree in a related field must have at least one degree in chemical engineering. Priority will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong publication record of scholarly work in peer reviewed journals. Priority will be given to candidates that show evidence of recent and high impact publications.
• Possess an ability to establish and maintain a research program related to chemical engineering. Priority will be given to candidates who have the ability to articulate and document a well-designed strategy for the development of an externally funded research program.
• Ability to deliver core and novel elective courses in chemical engineering
• Commitment to student-centeredness—Candidate must support the importance of students as the primary constituency of the university and to contribute directly to student success.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: 1939BR. Please submit:

• A cover letter. The cover letter MUST include brief statements of
• your qualifications
• how your background aligns with RIT Chemical Engineering
• commitment to diversity (see contribution to diversity statement) in accordance with RIT’s values
• A vita
• A summary of research accomplishments, including intellectual merit and broader impact of work and proposed research going forward.
• A summary of teaching experience, philosophy, and plans indicating the areas of the curriculum you would be comfortable teaching as well as a statement of your commitment to student centeredness.
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position via:

Julie Olney
Chemical Engineering Program
160 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
jxoglaa@rit.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.


“RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientations, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.”

University of South Florida - Computer Science and Engineering - Department Chair

INSTITUTION: University of South Florida
DEPARTMENT: Computer Science and Engineering
POSITION: Department Chair
LINK: http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/about/chair-search.aspx
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The University of South Florida invites applications for

Department Chair

Computer Science and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Florida is seeking an outstanding scholar with credentials commensurate with appointment to full professor to chair the Department. The candidate is expected to provide a vision and to work with the faculty to lead the Department to international prominence. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering and will lead efforts to achieve the strategic goals of the Department as well as the College. These goals include increasing the number of PhD graduates, and developing cross-disciplinary, multi-institution, and industry relationships for large team research efforts. The ideal candidate has an outstanding record of both scientific accomplishments and administrative leadership, ability to recruit, mentor and retain diverse first-rate faculty, and ability to maintain a collegial and ethical environment.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse) at USF is on an upward path in increasing faculty and instructional staff, student enrollment and external research funding. It currently has 24 research-focused tenure-track faculty and seven full-time instructors. Among the faculty are Distinguished University Professors, ACM, IEEE, and IAPR fellows, and nine NSF CAREER awardees. Research strengths cross areas including computer vision, cybersecurity, distributed systems, VLSI Design and CAD. The Department offers three BS and MS degrees (in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology) and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.

The total enrollment is approximately 650 undergraduate students, 120 MS students, and 77 PhD students. Enrollment is growing in all programs at this time.

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.

An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and administrative experience, and the names and contact information of professional references in a single PDF or Word document. Application materials are to be submitted online via the USF Careers website.

The job id is 8694. For direct access to the USF website for applying for this position, go to: 

http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/about/chair-search.aspx. Send email to chair-search@cse.usf.edu for questions. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the position is filled.

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Chair of the search committee via chair-search@cse.usf.edu

University of Delaware - Structural Engineering - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: University of Delaware
DEPARTMENT: Structural Engineering
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor
LINK: apply.interfolio.com/32273
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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering starting Fall 2016. An earned doctoral degree in civil engineering or closely related field is required. The successful applicant will have either
demonstrated, or show a clear potential for, creative and independent research that would lead to strong extramurally-funded research and national / international recognition. The department is interested in strengthening existing programs in bridge engineering and / or sustainability. Within these areas, expertise in concrete materials and / or experimental work are favorable characteristics. However, the promise of the candidate’s research is of higher priority than the specific area of research. Evidence of the ability to develop outstanding teaching programs is also required.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (www.ce.udel.edu) has 27 faculty members, 500 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students. The department has active research programs in structural, geotechnical, environmental, coastal, infrastructure systems, and transportation engineering. Department faculty also participate in multi-disciplinary research and education as part of the Center for Innovative Bridge Engineering, Delaware Center for Transportation, Center for Composite Materials, Center for Applied Coastal Research and Disaster Research Center. The department has state-of-the-art facilities and instruments for laboratory and field experiments and computing infrastructure.

One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware today combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. The University of Delaware is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, Urban-Grant and Space-Grant institution with its main campus in Newark, DE, located halfway between Washington, DC and New York City. Please visit our website at www.udel.edu.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter summarizing their experience, (2) teaching and research plans, (3) curriculum vitae and, (4) names and contact information of three references. Applications should be submitted at apply.interfolio.com/32273. In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 4, 2016.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer with diversity as one of its core values and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities and people with disabilities. The University of Delaware is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant focused on enhancing the climate of the university for women STEM faculty.