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.

The UNC Charlotte Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions starting from Fall 2023. Candidates are sought to fill positions in (1) Communications networks (position #004414) with expertise in computer networks, mobile and wireless networks, with special interests in current and emerging topics such as IoT, 5G networks and beyond, machine learning for communications, networking infrastructure for smart cities, software defined networks, and related areas; and (2) Semiconductor devices (position #004453) with expertise in electronic, optoelectronic, power electronic, nanoscale and novel devices. Exceptional candidates in other areas are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of sponsored research programs, supervision of student research, student mentoring, and academic services. Priority will be given to candidates having original and promising research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, potential for success in extramural funding, a plan for future research that integrates well with existing department strengths, and the ability to contribute to diversity initiatives. Hires at the rank of an Associate Professor are also expected to have demonstrated success in receiving extramural research funding, supervising/mentoring of graduate students, and teaching. A Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent is required by the time of contract.

The ECE department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering, with approximately 650 undergraduate and 175 graduate students; see http://ece.uncc.edu. The ECE Department currently comprises 37 full time faculty members who are actively engaged in research and teaching in the broad areas of computer systems, communications, controls, signal/image processing, electronics devices, and power and energy systems.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu for Position #004414 (communication networks) or Position #004453 (semiconductor devices). Applicants should submit a complete resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of intent, a statement of teaching and research experience/goals, and contact information of at least three references. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates having demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity initiatives are encouraged to apply. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution.

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Assistant Professor in Mechatronics – University of British Columbia

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in mechatronics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter. A tenured Associate or Full Professor appointment will be considered in exceptional cases.

We encourage applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as instrumentation, optics, micro/nano-positioning, precision engineering, sensors and actuators, embedded systems, augmented/virtual reality interfacing with mechanical systems, assistive devices, automation, haptics, bio-mechatronics and computer vision. Relevant industrial experience is an asset.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and should demonstrate the potential to achieve excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will develop an independent, internationally recognized research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise and mentor graduate students, and provide service to the University and the community.

Interested applicants should submit a single .PDF file that includes a CV, a list of four references, and statements on research, teaching, and diversity. For more details regarding expectations for these statements, please see the application portal. Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Mechatronics_JR9856

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022; all applications received by November 30, 2022 will receive full consideration.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities and/or other special needs, at all stages of the selection process. To confidentially request accommodations, please see our website FAQ. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority consideration.

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Endowed Chair (Full Professor) in Mechanical Engineering Design – University of British Columbia

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, welcomes applications for the Patrick David Campbell Chair in Mechanical Engineering Design – a new permanently endowed chair open to applicants qualified to be appointed at the level of Full Professor with tenure in Mechanical Engineering at UBC. The Chair appointment will initially be for a 5-year term and may be extended for additional terms, subject to satisfactory review. The position comes with a significant endowed fund to support Chair activities. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.

We are seeking a highly collaborative and communicative person who can draw together people, ideas, and approaches from a broad range of disciplines and perspectives to design systems and technologies that address the world’s most challenging problems. The successful applicant will articulate a compelling vision for design within, across, and beyond the university, and demonstrate a passion for mentoring, training, and developing people in the practice of design thinking.

Our Department is strongly committed to interdisciplinary research, and we seek applicants who can foster new collaborations between researchers across and beyond our faculty, ideally building on recent coordinated hires made in cross-disciplinary research clusters that connect the Faculty’s various Schools.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, and should demonstrate leadership and communication skills. They will posses a strong track record of scholarly eminence including an independent, internationally recognized research program, demonstrated evidence of success and excellence in teaching, and participation in academic and professional affairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as well as indigenous engagement. The successful applicant will lead an independent, internationally recognized research program in design, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise and mentor Master’s and Ph.D. students, and provide service to the University and the community.

We invite interested applicants to submit a single .PDF file that includes their CV, a list of four references, and statements on design, research, teaching, and diversity; for more details regarding expectations for these statements, please our application portal. Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Endowed-Chair–Full-Professor–in-Mechanical-Engineering-Design_JR9872-1. For more details on UBC, our Department, and the application and interview process, see https://www.mech.ubc.ca/careers.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022; applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities and/or other special needs, at all stages of the selection process. To confidentially request accommodations, please see our website FAQ. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority consideration.

 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for multiple tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in electrical and computer engineering. All ECpE focus areas will be considered, however, the department is particularly interested in areas related to 1) Data Science, 2) Power Systems and Controls, 3) Cyber Infrastructure, Wireless Networking, and Cyber Security, and 4) Microelectronics, Devices, and VLSI. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record will be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate and Full Professor.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department’s areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Additionally, the candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession.  Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence through diversity and inclusion, and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior. For more information about our department’s engineering programs, go to www.ece.iastate.edu.

 Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2023

For more information and to apply, click the following link: https://go.iastate.edu/NVXNQI

Applications will be received until positions are filled. However, to guarantee full consideration, applications must be received on or before September 15, 2022.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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

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 Fluid and Energy Sciences. The department particularly welcomes applications from outstanding innovators at the interface between fluids and other disciplines of relevance to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and interested in building a fluid-focused experimental or computational research program in the areas of sustainability, climate change, high speed and energetic processes, propulsion, biomechanics, robotics, or any other relevant application areas. 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 encouraged to apply as well. Excellent candidates engaged in other aspects of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will also be considered.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field 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., Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering), and Centers/Facilities (e.g. Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, Cornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture, Cornell Center for Materials Research,  Cornell Nanoscale Facility, and Center for Advanced Computing).

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 underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply. Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.

Please submit an application online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22725. Applications should include a cover sheet, a complete resume, a research and teaching statement (up to four pages in length), a statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the names of at least three references, and up to three publications. If you have additional questions, you can contact Professor Perrine Pepiot (pp427@cornell.edu). All applications received by December 1st, 2022 will receive full consideration this academic year. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in Bioengineering.  Candidates must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field and are expected to establish an outstanding, funded research program as well as to contribute fully to both undergraduate and graduate instruction. Applicants at all levels will be considered. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek outstanding individuals engaged in all aspects of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, with a particular interest in Bioengineering.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however particular attention will be paid to applicants with overlap with Cornell Radical Collaborations (http://provost.cornell.edu/academic-initiatives/radical-collaboration/) such as digital agriculture, genome biology, infection biology, nanoscale science and molecular engineering, and data science. Additional areas of interest include orthopaedics, reproductive biomechanics, multi-scale biomechanics, immunoengineering, biomaterials, and engineered living materials.

Cornell has a long history of excellence at the interface between bioengineering, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering.  Many faculty engage in bioengineering research in collaboration across the Engineering College, with Cornell hospitals, with the Veterinary School, and with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The recently launched Cornell-HSS Biomechanics program through the Center for Advanced Materials and Engineering in Orthopaedics (CAMEO) (https://hsscameo.engineering.cornell.edu/) affords its members an opportunity to regularly engage in multidisciplinary and cutting edge collaborations that bridge the gap between basic science and clinical translation. In addition, Cornell fosters interdisciplinary research and an atmosphere of interdisciplinary collaborations through its Centers and Field system and multidisciplinary centers such as the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell Center for Material Research, the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, and the Engineering Living Materials Initiative. Cornell also offers opportunities for entrepreneurship and commercialization of technologies developed by faculty through the Cornell Center for Technology Licensing and local incubators such as the McGovern Center for Venture 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 underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply.  Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.

Please submit an application on line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22584.  Applications should include a complete resume; statements of research, teaching, and service; a statement of diversity, equity and inclusion; as well as the names of three references; and up to 3 publications. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022; all applications received by this date will receive full consideration this academic year.  Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.  Inquiries may be sent to Prof. Nelly Andarawis-Puri at na424@cornell.edu. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.