Mechanical engineering - associate professor

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Engineering Tenure / Tenure-Track Faculty Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible) Closing at : Mar 31 2025 at 22 : 55 CDT

Department

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Mechanical Engineering

Rank

Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of Associate Professor within the department.

Candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, particularly in the areas of : (1) Biomechanics and Biosystems Engineering, (2) Robotics and Mechatronics, (3) Sustainable Energy, Clean Energy, and Combustion, (4) Advanced Manufacturing including Integrated and Interconnected Systems, (5) Multi-scale Computation and Simulation, and (6) Micro / Nanoscale Systems and Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.

Demonstrated outstanding record in mechanical education and / or professional service in area(s) of specialization. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Have 5+ years of experience as a tenure-track / tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution. Demonstrated record of building and sustaining a high quality, productive, and impactful research program including the successful mentoring of graduate students and development of significant extramural research funding.

Demonstrated record of excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly journal and conference publications that are recognized nationally and / or internationally.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Outstanding record of external grant funding.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

Required application documents include a : (1) cover letter that includes both the department name and rank of position for which the candidate is applying, (2) a resume / curriculum vitae, (3) a 4 to 6 page statement of research interests and plans, (4) a one to two page statement of teaching interests and plans, and (5) the names and contact information for at least four references.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Questions about the position can be directed to the interim department head of mechanical engineering, Dr. Kalyan Kumar Srinivasan ( [email protected] ).

Background Investigation and EEO Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

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