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Assistant Professor specializing in design and/or manufacturing, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton

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University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Deadline: January 3, 2023

https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/500487/assistant-professor-specializing-in-design-andor-manufacturing-department-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering#

The University of Dayton Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in design and/or manufacturing position. This tenure-track position begins August 16, 2023.

The successful candidate will teach and focus on design and/or manufacturing that may include mechanical design, multi-disciplinary design, and manufacturing processes and is expected to engage and lead students in externally sponsored research and collaborate within the department, across the University and externally.

Apply and join a department community deeply committed to faculty success, inclusive excellence to education at all levels, and to collaboration in teaching within the department, across the University, and externally. Locally, the Dayton area offers unique opportunities for engineering faculty to collaborate with researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, the University of Dayton Research Institute and industry partners.

Continuing its growth, UD enrolls 11,300 students, including 8,225 full-time undergraduates. UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and one of the largest private universities in Ohio. Located in the city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning. Dayton, OH, is accessible, affordable, and offers excellent educational and healthcare resources, arts and cultural attractions, beautiful parks with bike and recreational trails, and a variety of sporting venues. For more info: daytoncvb.com.

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement, and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php

Research Proposal Specialist at the University of Dayton

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University of Dayton

Deadline: December 18, 2022

https://employment.udayton.edu/en-us/job/500547/research-proposal-specialist

The University of Dayton School of Engineering invites applications for a research proposal specialist.

Are you interested in a career opportunity that offers a great benefits package, supports personal and professional growth through wellness programs and life-long learning with tuition assistance, and advances the growth of engineering research for the common good? Join the University of Dayton School of Engineering where state of the art engineering research is an integral part of our excellent technical engineering education. At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply.
The Research Proposal Specialist will support School of Engineering (SOE) faculty with increasing grant writing success in competitive grant submissions.
The successful candidate needs a full understanding of the grant landscape. They must be dedicated to helping faculty, and be experienced at successful proposal writing.
The candidate will also be expected to coordinate and maintain SOE laboratory capability descriptions. The role will also serve to screen select submissions to ensure submission requirement compliance and thus improve the pre-award process. Additional duties may include assistance with the design of a data management plan or with budget development and justification.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills with experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and graphics software
• Openness to supporting the Catholic and Marianist culture of the School of Engineering and university including promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
• Master’s degree
• Degree(s) in STEM, Communication or related field
• 5 plus years of relevant experience
• Ability to present a compelling story
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of persons
• Active participation in NORDP
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects to completion
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing (i.e., correct, clear, concise, and compelling writing)
• Ability to prepare and coordinate teams for multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator initiatives
• Prior experience working in an academic environment with teams, faculty, and staff
• Experience with technical writing in a science or engineering field
• Demonstrated experience planning, writing and coordinating proposals to federal, state and/or private funding sources
• Experience working with socially and culturally diverse communities

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Applications close: December 18, 2022, 11:55 PM EST

Teaching and Research Post-Doctoral Associate at Elizabethtown College

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School of Engineering, Math, and Computer Science at Elizabethtown College

https://etown.peopleadmin.com/postings/4610

Deadline: Open Until Filled

We are hiring a Teaching and Research Post-Doctoral Associate at Elizabethtown College to contribute to a large NSF Broadening Participation in Engineering grant to develop, launch, and assess the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability in Engineering. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a PhD in Engineering Education to develop an independent research agenda while gaining classroom teaching experience alongside award-winning teachers at an undergraduate-focused institution. Please direct questions to PI Dr. Sara Atwood at atwoods@etown.edu. For consideration, apply at the following link: https://etown.peopleadmin.com/postings/4610

Professor & Associate Dean for Undergraduate & Graduate Education (Tenured, F0745A1)

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The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University

https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17459 

Deadline: February 15, 2023

The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University invites applications for an Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Education. We seek exceptional leaders with a bold vision to help shape the educational mission of the College, including a vision for impactful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives focused on student success at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate & Graduate Education is to enhance the quality and recognition of the BCET academic programs and student experience at all levels. Some specific responsibilities include:
• Promoting the continuous improvement and overall quality in all matters relating to teaching, learning, and the student experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Facilitating the sustainable growth in enrollment and degree production in the BCET;
• Developing, coordinating, and assessing strategies to maximize student retention and success;
• Working with the Dean and Department Chairs to define and develop academic program priorities;
• In association with the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access, developing activities to increase awareness of educational, curricular, co-curricular, and other relevant opportunities to attract interest from a diverse population of students;
• In association with the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, identifying opportunities to enhance the teaching and research nexus; and
• Advising the Dean on all matters related to teaching, learning, and the student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. A terminal engineering degree in a related field from an accredited university.
2. A successful scholarship record and an academic record that merits a tenured appointment at the rank of full Professor in one of the academic departments within the BCET.
3. Demonstrated commitment to academic advising as an important tool for supporting academic success for undergraduate and graduate students.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage with the community, including feeder institutions for the undergraduate and graduate programs, professionals in industry and other organizations essential to a vibrant college.
5. Strong leadership with experience serving or having served in a college’s leadership team such as associate dean, assistant dean, or department chair.
6. A demonstrated a passion for student success, recruitment, and retention, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.

See the job posting at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17459 for a full list of Minimum and Preferred Qualifications, institutional context for this position, and other important notes.

Applicants must submit an online application to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17459. Application review will begin on February 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Department Chair

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Appointment Type: Faculty

Apply at: https://www.jobs.iastate.edu/

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the Reginald R. Baxter Endowed Department Chair position. The endowed chair will be responsible for the scope and effectiveness of the CBE department’s teaching, research, and outreach efforts. Candidates are expected to have an exemplary achievement record in research, teaching, and service. They will have demonstrated a commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion, a proven professional leadership record, strong communication and team-building skills, and the ability to lead others by creating and facilitating a collegial environment. They must be committed to the department’s outreach activities and interactions with external stakeholders and motivate others in a shared vision. An appreciation for university-industry collaborations, technology transfer, and intellectual property management will be treated as an asset. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader with a bold vision for the future of the department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and for the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially, promote a positive, adaptive safety culture, and maintain the highest integrity and ethical behavior standards.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. or equivalent qualifications in chemical engineering or a closely related field
 Exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service in a university, national laboratory, or industry at
a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured full professor
Preferred Qualifications:
 Experience leading interdisciplinary programs in education and research
 Budget and personnel management experience
 Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship
 Evidence of achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion
 Demonstrated ability to lead others to execute a shared vision
 Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse constituents

Department/Program & College Description:

About the Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) Department:

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) offers B.S., M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in chemical engineering. CBE has an enrollment of approximately 400 undergraduate students and 80 graduate students. The thirty-one collegial, supportive, and diverse CBE faculty teach and/or carry out externally funded research at more than $11 million annually. The department, which also includes 11 postdocs, 7 research associates, and 10 staff, demonstrates a commitment to diversity among faculty, staff, and students who can enrich University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service.

About Iowa State University and the Ames Community:

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Around 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. The College of Engineering consists of eight departments with annual research expenditures exceeding $105 million.

Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA, a progressive community of 66,000. Ames is located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and is beaming with community pride and accolades.

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. Diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university expects that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community.

Iowa State University and the College of Engineering are responsive to the needs of dual-career couples and are dedicated to work-life balance through an array of flexible work policies.

Department Unit/Website:

For more information about our department’s programs, see cbe.iastate.edu.

Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2023

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2022. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R10143.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
1) Cover letter that briefly discusses how you meet each of the preferred qualifications
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
4) Other documents combined into one PDF:
 2-page vision document including statements about your vision on education and research in chemical engineering and on how you would advance CBE programs
 One-page statement of experiences promoting diversity and inclusion, which could include advocacy, support, study, and experience with individuals and issues outside the candidate’s personal background

Direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Amy Kaleita, at kaleita@iastate.edu, or 515-294-5167.

All interested, qualified persons can find more information, including where to apply, at https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Chemical-and-Biological-Engineering–CBE–Department-Chair_R10143. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 21, 2022, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.