Kelcy Warren Endowed Professorship in Resource and Energy Engineering.

Job Summary

University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) alumnus Kelcy Warren, executive chairman and chairman of the Board of Directors of Energy Transfer LP, has made a $12 million gift to help elevate UTA to the forefront of the growing resource and energy engineering (REE) field.

The gift represents the largest single philanthropic investment in UTA history. This presents an exciting opportunity to join UTA at a pivotal time in the history of the College of Engineering.

Funding will fuel faculty and research excellence while supporting the growth of the new REE bachelor’s degree program and providing students with life-changing opportunities for educational and career success in REE and beyond.

To ensure the success of the REE program, UTA invites nominations and applications of a world-class faculty member for the Kelcy Warren Endowed Professorship to lead the Resource and Energy Engineering Program and build related research in the College of Engineering.

CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and execute a strategic vision of the REE program.
• Recruit qualified students into the REE program.
• Teach, develop, and update the REE curriculum.
• Perform and guide resource and energy related research.
• Form and lead the Industrial Advisory Committee of REE program.
• Cultivate relationships with industry partners and federal agencies.

Required Qualifications

• An earned PhD in energy engineering or a related field and teaching, research, and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the rank of full professor with tenure in the College of Engineering within any one of its seven academic departments.
• A distinguished record of scholarly research, with high levels of recognition for technical contributions and leadership in the area(s) of expertise.
• Strong skills and ability to define and execute a strategic vision.
• A commitment to support a high-quality learning environment that is dedicated to student success.
• Experience driving enrollment and recruitment efforts.
• The ability to cultivate relationships with industry partners and federal funders.
• Experience guiding and encouraging research activities.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building collaborations with others across disciplines.
• The ability to elevate research excellence in alignment with UTA’s strategic goals.
• Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information The College of Engineering provides comprehensive engineering programs in seven academic departments including Bioengineering;
• Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering;

Materials Science and Engineering; and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Among the academic departments, there are 12 baccalaureate, 13 master’s, nine doctoral degrees, and 10 minors offered.

U.S. News & World Report ranks the College #105 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs and #69 in Best Engineering Schools for graduate programs.

The College maintains its voluntary ABET accreditation status with programs being accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission, Computing Accreditation Commission, and the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission.

Over the years, the College has experienced a consistent increase in student enrollment, which has positively coincided with the College’s growth in research opportunities, curriculum development, and industry partnerships.

In Fall 2023, the College welcomed a total of 9,953 total students, including 5,971 undergraduates, 3,426 master’s students, and 540 doctoral students.

43% of its student body comprises international students from 66 countries, 41% representing students of color, and 26% being women.

The College is home to 217 faculty, of which 159 hold tenured or tenure-track appointments. Faculty actively contribute to impactful research in various fields, including data analytics, photonics, healthcare, energy, and built infrastructure.

The College is led by Dr. , who was appointed as Dean and professor of electrical engineering in 2016. Since arriving, he has pursued vigorous support for the President’s strategic vision for UTA, and the powerful growth of the University and the College.

Developing the strategic links between the College and its stakeholders, especially in the DFW metro area, is one of his most important goals.

A native of England, Dr. Crouch earned both his bachelor’s degree in engineering science and master’s degree in control theory from Warwick University in Coventry, and his PhD in applied sciences from Harvard University.

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