Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

University of Utah

Deadline: January 15, 2025

Open Positions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah (https://mech.utah.edu/) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions, with a Fall Semester 2025 starting date.

Candidates with exceptional background and experience may be considered at a higher rank. Candidates with interest and expertise in the areas of aerospace materials or computational solid mechanics are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high-quality research as evidenced by scholarly publications, and they must exhibit strong potential (junior faculty) or an established record (senior faculty) of securing extramural funding with highly regarded scholarly publications. Successful candidates will be able to actively contribute to the Department’s growing research presence in their respective areas. Additionally, candidates are expected to develop and teach core courses and develop new courses that support the mechanical engineering graduate program. Applicants are expected to have an earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

The University of Utah is a research-focused institution that is home to more than 35,000 students, world-class faculty and researchers, a medical campus, and many start-up companies. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, fueled by the State of Utah’s Engineering Initiative, and currently houses more than 40 tenure-line faculty members, over 1,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students (140 PhD students).

All applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications must be submitted electronically (see https://www.mech.utah.edu/department/open-positions/ for direct link to application website) and should include: a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and relevance to this search, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans (2 pages), a statement of teaching interests (2 pages), and contact information three to five references.

Cornell University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Deadline: November 15, 2024

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28134

The SIBLEY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the general area of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The department particularly welcomes applications from outstanding innovators working on the design of novel CPS, including, but not limited to, new mechanisms, actuators, and/or sensors, control and verification of CPS, autonomy, and other related areas. Applicants should be interested in building a research program in an area of relevance to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering including, but not limited to, agriculture, sustainability and energy, space, robotics, health and personalized medicine, and manufacturing. Candidates whose research aligns with the College of Engineering strategic directions or with the strategic discipline areas outlined in Cornell’s radical collaborations initiative are especially encouraged to apply; however, excellent candidates engaged in other aspects of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will also be considered.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in a relevant field by the employment start and are expected to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program as well as to contribute fully to both undergraduate and graduate instruction in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. While applications at the level of Assistant Professor are strongly encouraged, applications at all levels will be considered. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Cornell University fosters interdisciplinary research and an atmosphere of cooperation through its Centers and Field system. Faculty will have outstanding opportunities, and are expected to collaborate with faculty, research scientists, and graduate students across many Fields (e.g., Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Operations Research and Information Engineering, Design & Tech, Civil and Environmental Engineering), and Centers/Facilities (e.g., AgTech, Center for Advanced Computing, Center for Applied Math, Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Cornell Energy Systems Institute, Institute for Computational Sustainability, AI for Science Institute, AFRL Regional Network Mid-Atlantic Hub, Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Consortium for Space Technology, Innovation and Development).

The Sibley School and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will foster a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage individuals from groups historically excluded from Engineering to apply.

If you have additional questions, you can contact maesearch@cornell.edu. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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University of British Columbia

Deadline: October 30, 2024

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus—Vancouver-BC-Canada/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching_JR18193

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. This position provides the opportunity to pursue a career in our Professor of Teaching path focused on excellence and innovation in teaching and educational leadership in the intellectually stimulating atmosphere of a top-tier Chemical and Biological Engineering department.

Wake Forest University

Deadline: November 4, 2024

https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty_Career_Website_live/details/Assistant-Teaching-Professor–Department-of-Engineering_R0006983

The Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University invites faculty applications for Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Teaching Professor of Practice with expertise in mechanical engineering to begin July 1, 2025. Faculty members with the title of Teaching Professor hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in the discipline, while faculty members with the title of Professor of Practice have at least a Master’s Degree in the discipline along with relevant experience different from that achieved through traditional graduate and professional study. The contributions of teaching professionals are significant and cover a broad range of areas, which include teaching, advising, and service to the department, the College, and the University. The successful candidate will diversify our team through their engineering expertise and will provide significant educational contributions in support of our students’ educational and professional development as engineers. We seek a colleague who is excited about growing and sustaining a program that embodies the values of empowerment, integrity, inclusion, compassion, growth, and joy. Further information is available at https://engineering.wfu.edu/.

Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Deadline: November 15, 2024

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/530876/department-head-and-professor-of-engineering-education

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Engineering Education (EngE) at Virginia Tech. EngE (www.enge.vt.edu) is home to an outstanding first-year engineering program, a growing suite of interdisciplinary and experiential learning offerings, and a premier PhD program in engineering education. The department has a total of 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 13 instructional faculty, 10 academic advisors, 5 research faculty and postdocs, and 7 business and operations administrative/professional faculty and staff members. It serves approximately 3000 first-year and continuing students in its General Engineering program, a growing number of students engaged in interdisciplinary experiences and undergraduate research, and 50 graduate students in its doctoral program. EngE faculty collaborate nationally and internationally on large-scale, interdisciplinary extramurally funded research spanning areas such as teaching & learning, organizations & systems, ethics & social responsibility, and equity & culture (https://enge.vt.edu/researchfacilties.html).

Candidates for the position should be prepared to lead the department’s efforts in research, education, mentoring, service, and outreach, and contribute to further advancing the collaborative culture of the department. The Department Head will serve as an integral member of the College of Engineering leadership team, serving as the department’s advocate to college and university administration and external stakeholders, and representative for the department at venues such as national and international meetings and conferences. This position has significant supervisory and management responsibilities, including substantive oversight over the department budget, an expectation to grow internal and external partnerships, including philanthropic opportunities, and positioning the department to align with college and university strategic plans. Candidates should have professional achievements commensurate with appointment at the rank of Full Professor with Tenure in Engineering Education. Although predominantly an administrative and leadership position, the EngE Department Head is expected to engage with the engineering education discipline by supporting the department’s activities in teaching, research, and/or professional service.

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:
David Knight, Chair, EngE Department Head Search Committee, dbknight@vt.edu

Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship at Boise State University

Deadline: October 6, 2024

https://jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/498497/ifits-assistant-director

IFITS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship (IFITS) at Boise State University is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team member and leader, who is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning and research environments. The Assistant Director will provide vision and strategic leadership for faculty development around mentoring and undergraduate research support and will be a thought partner for the Executive Director on all aspects of IFITS operations and programs.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
Advanced degree in a STEM field
Higher education experience beyond being a student
Expertise in effective mentoring
Experience designing and facilitating professional development programming
Strong service mindset

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Faculty consultations around mentoring and grant writing
Developing and facilitating workshops
Leading professional development opportunities for the Vertically Integrated Projects program
Serving on planning and leadership teams for relevant STEM education grant programs, both on campus and statewide.
Working with the Executive Director of IFITS on strategic initiatives and vision for the office