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Assistant Professor - Water Quality in Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Massachusetts Amherst   The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an individual that can address national and international water quality challenges, broadly defined, in support of a department-level focus on resilient civil infrastructure systems.  The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2020.  Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to physical-chemical treatment processes, water reuse, water quality, water quality modeling, advanced oxidation processes, fate and transport of contaminants, drinking water distribution systems, or other supporting fields. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has 27 full-time, tenure track faculty members and approximately 120 graduate students and 330 undergraduates.  The department’s FY 19 research expenditures exceed $13 million/year. Additional information about the Department can be obtained at cee.umass.edu.  

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks candidates for faculty positions starting July 1, 2020 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. Appointment will be at the assistant or untenured associate professor level. In special cases, a senior faculty appointment will be considered. Our department is committed to fostering interdisciplinary research that can address grand challenges facing our society. We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research, contribute proactively to both undergraduate and graduate level teaching in the Mechanical Engineering department and add to the diversity of the academic community. Faculty duties include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, advising students and conducting research. Candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the beginning of employment. Candidates in all areas related to Mechanical Engineering will be considered, including, but not limited to: (1) mechanics: modeling, experimentation and computation, (2) design, manufacturing, and product development, (3) control, instrumentation, and robotics, (4) energy science and engineering, (5) ocean science and engineering, (6) bioengineering, and (7) micro/nanoengineering. In addition to searching broadly in mechanical engineering, the department also has a dedicated search with the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society in Control, Autonomy and Intelligent Systems. Please refer to the special advertisement on our website ( https://meche.mit.edu/faculty-positions ) for details.  

  Recruitment Period Open October 7th, 2019 through Friday, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Description The College of Engineering and the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California at Berkeley seek applications for a tenure-track faculty position, at the Assistant Professor level in Development Engineering with an expected start date of July 1, 2020. Development Engineering is a growing multidisciplinary field that integrates engineering, economics, business, natural resources, public health and social sciences in order to create, implement, evaluate and scale new technologies to benefit people living in poverty in developing regions and low-income areas in the U.S. The goal is to solve big societal problems both globally and locally. Example focus areas include, but are not limited to: engineering better health, the nexus of food, energy and water systems, accessible low-cost energy technologies, the digital transformation of societal systems, climate change mitigation, and sustainable design and communities. Research in any one of these areas will enable cross-campus multi-disciplinary collaborations for innovation of scalable and sustainable technological solutions to improve the human condition and lift people out of poverty, particularly in developing economies. Applicants will be hired into a home department within the College of Engineering: Bioengineering; Civil & Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences; Industrial Engineering & Operations Research; Materials Science & Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Nuclear Engineering. More information on the College of Engineering, and a link to each department, is available at http://engineering.berkeley.edu/ The successful candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to both their home department and to the activities of the Development Engineering Graduate Group, housed in the Blum Center for Developing Economies. They will be expected to teach courses in both their home department and the Development Engineering Graduate Group, and have a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, service, and contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Graduate Group in Development Engineering is getting ready to offer a new Professional Masters in Development Engineering. It is expected that the new faculty member selected will participate in the pedagogy associated with the new Masters. The Blum Center for Developing Economies leverages the talent, enthusiasm, and energy of the University of California community to address global poverty. The Blum Center's interdisciplinary problem-solving approach draws on students and faculty dedicated to facing this challenge through innovative technologies, services, and education. It catalyzes the efforts of the university community, in partnership with for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities, to develop scalable and sustainable solutions. These multidisciplinary approaches are built around new technologies with great potential for low-income regions. The Blum Center invests in promising efforts and shepherd them to the next stage, engaging partners outside the university interested in bringing these innovations to millions. In addition to hosting the Development Engineering Graduate Group, the Blum Center also offers an undergraduate minor in Global Poverty & Practice and manages the Big Ideas contest that provides funding, support, and encouragement to students who have “big ideas” for social and entrepreneurial impact. More information about the Blum Center is at: http://blumcenter.berkeley.edu . Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values in the College of Engineering and the Blum Center. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion. Financial and in-kind resources are available to pursue activities that help accelerate our efforts to achieve our equity and inclusion goals, with the full backing of the College of Engineering. Examples of ongoing programming at the College are available at: engineering.berkeley.edu/diversity.  

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Management and Systems NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Programs in Business The NYU School of Professional Studies seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Management and Systems for the Division of Programs in Business. This position is a nine-month, non-tenured, one-year, renewable faculty appointment. The rank of the position will be clinical assistant or associate professor depending on experience and qualifications. The chosen professor will serve as the lead academic for the NYUSPS Management and Systems degree (MASY). The program’s unique STEM-designated curriculum provides students with experiential learning opportunities to develop strong management and leadership skills and gain comprehensive knowledge of current information technologies. The ideal candidate will be a committed educator who has meaningfully contributed to both industry and academia. They will lead in the creation of intellectual capital pertaining to the management of technology. Additionally, experience in curriculum, course, and program development is highly desirable. The selected candidate will work closely with the Academic Director to develop and deliver impactful and engaging coursework and co-curricular programs; to advance thought leadership through applied industry research; to build industry relationships and partnerships; to support in the growth and development of the adjunct faculty base; and to contribute collaboratively to the advancement of NYUSPS and the division’s mission and strategy. Along with teaching responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to advocate for the program, assisting at orientation and information events, serving on committees, advising students, and building relationships and programs within NYUSPS. The Management and Systems degree is offered through the Management and Technology Department, preparing approximately 700 graduate students per year to become innovative and socially responsible leaders in their chosen field. The department also offers noncredit career advancement courses and certificate programs with approximately 300 enrollments. The Department is housed within the Division of Programs in Business which currently offers six Master’s programs that combine leading-edge theory with real-world experience to meet the educational needs of aspiring professionals and prepare them for the demands of the workplace. Students from around the world are immersed in highly relevant curricular and co-curricular experiences that combine academic theory and the rich professional expertise of industry practitioners from New York City’s business community. This creates a dynamic teaching and learning environment in which students gain and apply practical skills to solve complex, real-world problems of business and society.

Air Force Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering and Management Graduate School of the U.S. Air Force, offering graduate degrees in STEM areas to develop technical thought leaders for the Air Force Over the next few years, we shall be looking to hire faculty in advanced science and tech areas, including Hypersonics, Quantum Computing, Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas. We are leveraging the diversity and versatility of STEM disciplines to advance missions within the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense. Our recent scholarly outputs targeting the Defense area can be viewed through the AFIT website below: https://www.afit.edu/EN/   AFIT Graduate School is particularly interested in researchers and educators in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Hypersonics, Autonomy, and Quantum Computing. Job Requirements Preferred and required qualifications as appropriate for the positions.   Information and Application Process Instructions Please regularly check  www.USAjobs.gov to see AFIT’s current job openings. For more information, please visit www.afit.edu . Come and advance with us!   Adedeji B. Badiru, PhD, PE Dean, AFIT Graduate School of Engineering & Management   When inquiring or applying for these positions, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com

  Chair in Mine Design The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Queen’s University at Kingston The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for the Chair in Mine Design . This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.  The Chair in Mine Design is a key role with the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining with a mandate that includes the development of innovative mining methods and techniques for minimizing and mitigating Geomechanics hazards and risks.  This Chair role was established by the Government of the Province of Ontario, in consultation with the mining industry, in response to the recommendations of the 1986 report of the Provincial Inquiry into Ground Control and Emergency Preparedness (the Stevenson Commission). The scope of the Chair in Mine Design encompasses the broad spectrum of design challenges and solutions for underground mining in hard rock. Candidates for this position are expected to have a record of research accomplishment and practice in areas such as: Geomechanical Mine Design, Rock Mass Characterization, Experimental Rock Mechanics including Rock Fracture, Rock Mass Behaviour including Rockbursting and Seismicity, Ground Support, Numerical Modelling, and Instrumentation. Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset. The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make  contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources . Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.

Assistant Professor Green Mining The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Queen’s University at Kingston The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Green Mining . The preferred starting date of the appointment is July 1, 2020. Green Mining ensures availability of mineral resources for future needs through the development of innovative techniques, technologies and systems which enable economically viable access, efficient use, and effective reuse, of raw materials. This field encompasses concepts related to Circular Economy, Recycling End-of-Life Products, Product Life Cycle Analysis, Water, Energy and Materials Efficiency, Clean Energy Transition, and all activities that diversify supply chains in mining, making them more sustainable while reducing its ecological footprint and impact on climate, with the purpose of maximizing the use of minerals and by-products and minimizing waste generation. Hence, candidates for this position will be expected to conduct research which is relevant to areas such as: life cycle analysis, product cycle analysis, recycling, techno-economic evaluation, innovation, water and energy efficiency, or circular economy. The primary academic appointment for this position will be in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining ( Queen’s Mining ). Cross-appointment to other relevant academic departments will be encouraged, depending on the area of expertise and research focus of the appointee. Candidates must hold at least one degree in Engineering and a PhD in a relevant discipline completed at the start date of the appointment.  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada, is a requirement. Relevant industrial experience is a significant asset. The main criteria for selection are academic, research, and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. The candidate must also be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs, and provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. The successful candidate will be expected to make  contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources . Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Queen’s Mining consistently ranks among the world’s top Mining Engineering departments, with outstanding laboratory facilities and an unparalleled reputation for the quality of our graduates. In alignment with emerging societal and industry priorities, the department embraces an integrated systems approach to the mining project life cycle, thereby enabling more sustainable raw materials extraction that is safer and more effective, and which further mitigates social, environmental, and economic impacts. Several established faculty members have active research programs on a variety of themes related to the mining value chain, including Geostatistics, Blasting, Ventilation, Geomechanics, Mine Design, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Sustainability and Intelligent Mining Systems. The department possesses world class laboratories for teaching and research in blasting, rock mechanics, and mineral processing.        

Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Faculty Position Southern Methodist University The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE) of Southern Methodist University (SMU) seeks to fill an environmental/water resources engineering faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor (Position No. 53589). Distinguished candidates at the full professor level can be considered for endowment as the Solomon Professor for Global Development (for consideration, apply to Position No. 53812). The Solomon Professor position will be affiliated as a Senior Fellow with the Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute (HI) for Engineering and Humanity at the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering at SMU ( http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute ). Successful candidates must have a PhD degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering or a related field, and are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to environmental/water resources engineering. Successful candidates are also expected to develop an innovative, externally funded, research program; supervise graduate student theses; and participate in interdisciplinary efforts within the School. The department seeks candidates with core expertise in water processes in engineered and/or natural environments and interdisciplinary research interests related to the department’s themes: - Smart and Resilient Infrastructure and Environment , such as : Smart and connected communities; infrastructure, resource, and community interdependency and resilience; health monitoring and preserving aging infrastructure; and smart and sustainable infrastructure and resources; integration of sensing, informatics, modeling, and probabilistic methods into the planning, design, and management of environmental and water infrastructure and resources; .  - Global and Sustainable Development , such as : Water, energy, food nexus; sustainable energy recovery from waste and wastewater; integrated water cycle engineering, such as ‘One Water;’ infrastructure and resource planning for an inclusive economy; sustainable materials and design; impacts of climate change and population growth on infrastructure and resources; linkage between human activities, infrastructure, the environment, and health; green and livable communities; and land-use and infrastructure interactions for smart urban growth.  The CEE Department offers ABET accredited B.S. degrees in both civil engineering and environmental engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil and environmental engineering, as well as an M.A. degree in Sustainability and Development. The department has well equipped laboratory facilities with extensive biological and chemical instrumentation. Additional information on the department is provided at:   http://www.smu.edu/lyle/departments/cee . The SMU Lyle School of Engineering is committed to developing the new American engineer, who is prepared to excel and lead in creating new economic opportunities while meeting the most difficult challenges facing society. The Lyle School maintains a steadfast focus on using engineering to address important issues both at home and around the world. The Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity has three long-term goals: (I) prepare the engineer of the future to solve pressing humanitarian issues through skilled expertise and leadership; (II) form strategic partnerships with business, academia, government and other organizations; and (III) serve as an aggregator and facilitator between communities needing innovative solutions and the organizations building those solutions. The Institute works both locally and globally, fostering innovations towards sustainable solutions to improve the lives of those living in poverty, working in close collaboration with partner communities. For more information, please visit:  http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/HuntInstitute . SMU is a private, nonsectarian university of about 12,000 students located in University Park, a highly regarded residential community that is 15 minutes north of downtown Dallas. SMU offers strong undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools — humanities and sciences, business, the arts, engineering, education, law, and theology. SMU’s The Second Century Campaign was the largest fundraising initiative in SMU's history, exceeding their goal of $1 billion by raising $1.15 billion by the end of 2015. Visit: www.smu.edu/SecondCentury .  

The Engineering Technology department at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for an innovative leader to chair the department. It currently has 17 faculty members and approximately 650 students. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology with three ETAC/ABET accredited concentrations: Computer, Electro-Mechanical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The newly established Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering currently has over 350 students and is accredited by EAC/ABET. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in the following concentrations: Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, as well as Occupational Health and Safety. The ET department has very strong ties with the fast growing and innovative industry in Middle Tennessee, which is represented by an active Industrial Advisory Board that consists of various globally recognized companies. Start date for the position is August 1, 2020, and expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. Applicants must have an established record of publication and external funding and be eligible to meet the criteria for the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor. Primary responsibilities include strong departmental leadership, seeking and maintaining appropriate accreditation of the existing programs, establishing relationships with local/regional industries, seeking internal and external funding resources, improving the current graduate program, articulation with regional colleges and universities, establishing and improving labs, recruiting quality students and faculty, mentoring junior faculty members, providing leadership in curriculum development, managing departmental course offerings and staffing, preparing and administering departmental budgets, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research, student advising, development of sponsored research, peer-reviewed publications, and public service.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama ( http://me.eng.ua.edu ) invites qualified candidates for two non-tenured track, renewable contract positions as Research Assistant Professor. Both positions require Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, and background and experience in combustion with focus on internal combustion engines (ICEs): (1) the first position requires experimental background in combustion experiments at high-pressures including skills to perform engine dynamometer tests. Knowledge of thermal-fluid instrumentation, emissions measurements, data acquisition systems, engine control units, and ability to program hardware and analyze experimental data is necessary. Familiarity with optical diagnostics techniques for flow and species measurements is desirable, and (2) the second position requires computational experience and background to perform high-performance, multi-dimensional CFD analysis of ICEs. An ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of commercial codes such as CONVERGE CFD and ANSYS FLUENT, and/or open-source code OPEN FOAM. The candidate is expected to be well-versed in formulating turbulence and chemical kinetics models and implementing them in CFD codes to investigate auto-ignition, combustion, and emissions behavior of fossil and alternative fuels.

Position Summary: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama ( http://me.eng.ua.edu ) invites qualified candidates to apply for multiple faculty positions (tenure-track or tenured) at the Assistant or Associate Professor ranks. Exceptional candidates with specializations relevant to convergent and emerging areas of mechanical engineering in two broad tracks of advanced manufacturing systems and thermofluids science will be considered. Under the advanced manufacturing systems track, particular attention will be given to candidates with research interests in robotic and automated manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), as well as artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality and connectivity applied to advanced manufacturing systems. Under the thermofluids science track, candidates with expertise in cyber-physical energy systems, sustainable energy, and gas turbines and engines for power generation and propulsion are being sought. The Department has established strong track records and strengths in these areas as evident by the fast rise in the number of faculty, externally-funded research and collaboration with major industrial companies.  

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, is accepting applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2020. This faculty appointment is in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology, the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. Essential job duties include the following: (1) Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation technology and related areas.  (2) Collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, as well as, other organizations externally, to engage with government and industry to obtain externally-funded applied research; (3) serve on curriculum committees; (4) Perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring; and (5) Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and transformational education.  The ideal candidate should have a record of academic teaching, curriculum development, scholarly publications, and conference presentations.  Once selected all candidates must demonstrate plans for success with teaching, discovery, and engagement with community and industry.

Purdue University is a land grant-university dedicated to learning, discovery, and engagement.  The School of Aviation and Transportation Technology is home to seven undergraduate majors, including Professional Flight Technology, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Aerospace Financial Analysis, all leading to a B.S. degree.  Students may also pursue M.S.’ M.S. online and Ph.D. degrees.  The Professional Flight, Aviation Management, and Aeronautical Engineering Technology programs are professionally accredited and are nationally recognized for educating graduates who become successful leaders in a wide variety of aviation, aerospace, and space careers. A balance of hands-on teaching, scholarship, and funded engagement is the key to this success, and the successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to make effective and noteworthy contributions to the discipline in each of these three success areas. Essential job duties include the following: (1) Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aviation technology and related areas.  (2) Collaborate with other academic units at Purdue, as well as, other organizations externally, to engage with government and industry to obtain externally-funded applied research; (3) serve on curriculum committees; (4) Perform customary faculty assignments and student mentoring; and (5) Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and transformational education.  The ideal candidate should have a record of academic teaching, curriculum development, scholarly publications, and conference presentations.  Once selected all candidates must demonstrate plans for success with teaching, discovery, and engagement with community and industry.

Overview:   The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, San Bernardino seeks applications from a diverse group of chemists with a specialty in Materials Science for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2020. Candidates are expected to provide stimulating, innovative, and equity-based teaching focused on student success in lower and upper division undergraduate courses in chemistry and help develop a new interdisciplinary MS program in Materials Science.  In addition, the candidate will establish and sustain an externally funded, independent research agenda in Materials Chemistry; opportunities exist for collaboration with existing faculty in the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Information regarding CSUSB’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the University, and application directions may be found at https://cns.csusb.edu/chemistry-biochemistry.   California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley.  CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students, and graduates about 5,000 students annually.  As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California.  CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and 1 doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission.  We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success.  By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.  As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty.  We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals.  Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Typical Activities:  Teaching introductory, lower division and upper division undergraduate chemistry courses, develop and maintain an independent and externally funded research program in Materials Chemistry, help develop an interdisciplinary MS in Materials Science, and participate in service related activities at all levels of this institution. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines. In addition, new faculty are encouraged to develop and participate in activities that support the University's strategic plan.  This plan emphasizes:  a) students sucess; b) faculty and staff success; c) stewarding resources; d) community engagement and partnership; and, e) enhancing campus identity.  CSUSB's Strategic Plan is available at https://www.csusb.edu/strategic-plan.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking statistics and biostatistics researchers for full-time faculty positions at the professor level. Candidates who are interested in conducting their own funded independent research (applied or methodological) as well as in collaborating with clinical/scientific investigators as a statistical co-investigator are being sought. Areas of statistical expertise and/or applications may range from genetics to brain imaging to more complex or adaptive clinical trial designs.  Primary selection criteria are history of productivity and collaboration and an ability to enhance an interactive and dynamic research community within and across departments in the greater Pittsburgh academic environment. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and highly collaborative research community with a long history of excellence in basic, translational and clinical research. The Department of Psychiatry is prepared to invest substantial resources to ensure success.

Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Sciences (CEIAS). We seek a dynamic, creative and strategic leader to serve as Dean of CEIAS, our newest of seven academic colleges at NAU. The Dean of the College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will develop productive working relationships with institutional administration, faculty, and students, as well as alumni, industry, and community partners. The Dean will be responsible for: Vision and Planning: create a vision and strategic plan for the college that aligns with the institutional goals and strategic plan. Fiduciary Decisions: manage the budget and other resources. College Administration: appoint department chairs, school directors, and college administrators, and periodically review the performance of chairs, directors, and administrators in concert with the Provost. Personnel: oversee hiring; establish job titles and salaries; make decisions and review policies regarding renewal, tenure, promotion, and dismissal; authorize faculty leave; review faculty annual evaluations; promote departmental mentoring and development opportunities; and support professional development of faculty and staff. Educational Leadership: provide leadership and vision for new and continuing academic programs, considering innovation, cost effectiveness, market demand, fidelity to standards and accreditation; establish and maintain high academic standards; ensure effective student quality, recruitment and retention. Development: contribute to development and fulfillment of fundraising priorities; participate in comprehensive capital campaign initiatives. College Governance:  create ad hoc committees of the collegiate faculty; hear faculty grievances; promote academic freedom and responsibility; ensure that the college provides a diverse, opportunity- and perspective-rich environment; promote and support shared governance. Diversity and Inclusion: foster diversity and inclusivity among students, faculty and staff. Outreach: participate in various councils, commissions, and committees as set forth in university policy; represent the college within state and national boards and organizations, and other appropriate groups; effectively demonstrate a commitment to Northern Arizona University core values and engage the college in the campus, state and national communities. College Resources CEIAS supports approximately 112 faculty and staff who serve over 2,800 students. Our faculty members are rapidly accelerating their engagement in impactful research, and the College currently supports ~$6M in annual research expenditures. CEIAS is home to the departments of Applied Physics and Materials Science (APMS); Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering (CECMEE); Mechanical Engineering (ME); the School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems (SICCS); and the Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Applications (MIRA). The college supports ABET-accredited bachelor’s degrees in computer science, and civil, environmental, mechanical, computer, and electrical engineering; an ACCE-accredited degree in construction management; and degrees in applied computer science, informatics, and physics. The college supports nine undergraduate majors, six master’s programs and four Ph.D. programs, and new programs are planned for the future.

Assistant Professor in Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.   1.   Teaching The candidate is required to teach 9 credits per year in the first two academic years. The teaching load will increase in subsequent years but the faculty can purchase teaching release time through internal and external grants secured. It is expected that faculty members demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of courses within their discipline(s) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate. 2.   Scholarship The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences acknowledges that scholarship is a high priority. Scholarship activities will both enrich the faculty’s teaching with valuable elements of professional practice and advance applied and basic research. Faculty are expected to indicate student engagement in their publications, as co-authors or research assistants, or as part of an Independent Study/Thesis/Design class. Candidates are also encouraged to demonstrate graduate and/or undergraduate student involvement in their research activities and their student mentees’ participation in local, regional and national research poster or paper competitions.   In particular the following is a list of expected scholarly output of the faculty: Peer-reviewed Publications through Professional Organizations: Faculty members can demonstrate their research record through published articles in IEEE, ASME, ACM and other professionally recognized journals. The faculty member should include a copy of either the published article, or the article that has been accepted for publication (note that manuscripts in preparation or submitted, or still under review are not acceptable). It is also recommended to provide published documentation about the journal’s standing (first tier, second tier, etc.) and Impact Factor as measures of quality. Submitted and/or Funded Grants or Contracts while at NYIT: Faculty are expected to be active participants in the preparation and submission of credible research proposals and to demonstrate an ability to administer and manage a grant, contract or project activity. Participation in sponsored research (from local or federal government agencies, foundations, corporations or from NYIT), in unsponsored research, and efforts to seek external funding and to collaborate with other institutions, etc., are an expectation. Evidence in the form of copies of submitted research proposals should be included. Textbooks: To demonstrate work in this category, the faculty member can include the following: copies of “published” books authored, co-authored or edited. Book Chapters or Book Reviews: The faculty member should submit a copy of published book chapters or published review of books. 3.   Service In the area of service, advisement, mentoring, recruitment and retention, such activities are an obligation of the faculty as part of their fundamental faculty duties throughout their career at NYIT. Other activities listed below provide further support for a candidate’s application for reappointment, tenure or promotion.   Student academic advisement, tutoring, mentoring, and student support can be demonstrated through activities such as: advisement schedules, lists of students advised, evidence of mentoring activities, samples of group activities or projects the faculty member has advised or mentored, and methods of working with student assistants. Involvement in Student Life, Professional Organizations and Clubs and Honor Society advisement, including evidence of accomplishments and initiatives like organizing competitions, acting as a Club Faculty Advisor and hosting regional conferences at NYIT. Student recruitment and retention can be documented by such activities as: participation in recruiting programs such as Open Houses, presentations to high schools or other colleges, participation in outreach activities with CoECS partners (i.e. Intrepid Museum or other entities) outside classroom help to students, and/or contributions to improve student mentoring and student life in general, etc. Service to NYIT through Committees, Task Forces and other formal entitities (list all with position held, and frequency of meetings and dates). Membership and/or offices held in professional societies, community boards, etc. Promotion of social, entertainment and other extracurricular activities. Examples of enhancement of the Department, College and/or NYIT’s image (i.e., Invitation of speakers or seminar series). Seminars held by faculty at NYIT. Evidence of recognition and/or respect by the NYIT community. Consulting and advisory activities: The faculty member can submit evidence such as letters from clients, service on boards of directors, advisors, advisory committees, etc. and a description of relevancy to NYIT or professional competence. Honors, awards or consulting activites outside NYIT but reflecting positively upon the NYIT community. Service that enhances a student’s college academic experience. Active participation in a program outcome assessment for NYIT and/or an accreditation agency (i.e., attending an ABET workshop or taking necessary steps to become an Evaluator). Participation in off-campus events and programs on behalf of the department or College. Active participation in professional organizations, including election as an officer of a professional organization, or chairing a session or a conference. Outreach activities that link the faculty member’s scholarship, field of expertise, or teaching activities with the larger, outside community, such as providing workshops, serving on regional committees, or engaging in public policy development work. Enhancement's of the department's reputation by making contributions related to one's field of expertise to organizations that help the larger, outside community (e.g., service learning programs).     Demonstrated willingness to mentor other faculty (e.g., serving as a designated mentor for new faculty; providing workshops to enhance the teaching or scholarly work of others, including those from other fields of specialization). Active engagement as a consultant or member of an accrediting team involving the application of discipline-related expertise (e.g., authoring reports or presentations).

Assistant Professor in Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.   1.   Teaching The candidate is required to teach 9 credits per year in the first two academic years. The teaching load will increase in subsequent years but the faculty can purchase teaching release time through internal and external grants secured. It is expected that faculty members demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of courses within their discipline(s) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate. 2.   Scholarship The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences acknowledges that scholarship is a high priority. Scholarship activities will both enrich the faculty’s teaching with valuable elements of professional practice and advance applied and basic research. Faculty are expected to indicate student engagement in their publications, as co-authors or research assistants, or as part of an Independent Study/Thesis/Design class. Candidates are also encouraged to demonstrate graduate and/or undergraduate student involvement in their research activities and their student mentees’ participation in local, regional and national research poster or paper competitions.   In particular the following is a list of expected scholarly output of the faculty: Peer-reviewed Publications through Professional Organizations: Faculty members can demonstrate their research record through published articles in IEEE, ASME, ACM and other professionally recognized journals. The faculty member should include a copy of either the published article, or the article that has been accepted for publication (note that manuscripts in preparation or submitted, or still under review are not acceptable). It is also recommended to provide published documentation about the journal’s standing (first tier, second tier, etc.) and Impact Factor as measures of quality. Submitted and/or Funded Grants or Contracts while at New York Institute of Technology: Faculty are expected to be active participants in the preparation and submission of credible research proposals and to demonstrate an ability to administer and manage a grant, contract or project activity. Participation in sponsored research (from local or federal government agencies, foundations, corporations or from New York Institute of Technology), in unsponsored research, and efforts to seek external funding and to collaborate with other institutions, etc., are an expectation. Evidence in the form of copies of submitted research proposals should be included. Textbooks: To demonstrate work in this category, the faculty member can include the following: copies of “published” books authored, co-authored or edited. Book Chapters or Book Reviews: The faculty member should submit a copy of published book chapters or published review of books. 3.   Service In the area of service, advisement, mentoring, recruitment and retention, such activities are an obligation of the faculty as part of their fundamental faculty duties throughout their career at New York Institute of Technology. Other activities listed below provide further support for a candidate’s application for reappointment, tenure or promotion.   Student academic advisement, tutoring, mentoring, and student support can be demonstrated through activities such as: advisement schedules, lists of students advised, evidence of mentoring activities, samples of group activities or projects the faculty member has advised or mentored, and methods of working with student assistants. Involvement in Student Life, Professional Organizations and Clubs and Honor Society advisement, including evidence of accomplishments and initiatives like organizing competitions, acting as a Club Faculty Advisor and hosting regional conferences at New York Institute of Technology. Student recruitment and retention can be documented by such activities as: participation in recruiting programs such as Open Houses, presentations to high schools or other colleges, participation in outreach activities with CoECS partners (i.e. Intrepid Museum or other entities) outside classroom help to students, and/or contributions to improve student mentoring and student life in general, etc. Service to New York Institute of Technology through Committees, Task Forces and other formal entitities (list all with position held, and frequency of meetings and dates). Membership and/or offices held in professional societies, community boards, etc. Promotion of social, entertainment and other extracurricular activities. Examples of enhancement of the Department, College and/or New York Institute of Technology’s image (i.e., Invitation of speakers or seminar series). Seminars held by faculty at New York Institute of Technology. Evidence of recognition and/or respect by the New York Institute of Technology community. Consulting and advisory activities: The faculty member can submit evidence such as letters from clients, service on boards of directors, advisors, advisory committees, etc. and a description of relevancy to New York Institute of Technology or professional competence. Honors, awards or consulting activites outside New York Institute of Technology but reflecting positively upon the New York Institute of Technology community. Service that enhances a student’s college academic experience. Active participation in a program outcome assessment for New York Institute of Technology and/or an accreditation agency (i.e., attending an ABET workshop or taking necessary steps to become an Evaluator). Participation in off-campus events and programs on behalf of the department or College. Active participation in professional organizations, including election as an officer of a professional organization, or chairing a session or a conference. Outreach activities that link the faculty member’s scholarship, field of expertise, or teaching activities with the larger, outside community, such as providing workshops, serving on regional committees, or engaging in public policy development work. Enhancement's of the department's reputation by making contributions related to one's field of expertise to organizations that help the larger, outside community (e.g., service learning programs).     Demonstrated willingness to mentor other faculty (e.g., serving as a designated mentor for new faculty; providing workshops to enhance the teaching or scholarly work of others, including those from other fields of specialization). Active engagement as a consultant or member of an accrediting team involving the application of discipline-related expertise (e.g., authoring reports or presentations).

TEACHING FACULTY POSITIONS IN Cybersecurity; Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences; Human-Centered Design & Development The College of Information Sciences and Technology at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for multiple, open-rank teaching faculty positions. Review of applications begins immediately, with positions starting as early as January 2020. Selected candidates will have backgrounds and ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity: including digital forensics to include desktop, mobile, device, or information forensics; information security; applied cryptography; systems security; software security; network security to include firewalls, intrusion detection, and cryptographic network protocols; software reverse engineering; penetration testing; network traffic analysis. Artificial Intelligence & Data Sciences: including probability and statistics; coding in Python or R; general AI; machine learning; data management; data visualization; data integration; and other advanced AI and DS topics. Human-Centered Design & Development: including programming for the web; programming for mobile applications; software design and development; interaction design and development; high and low fidelity prototyping; and user interface development tools. These are multi-year, fixed-term appointments with an excellent possibility of renewal. Successful applicants must be prepared to contribute through teaching both our residential and online programs. Contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs, including course design, is expected. Successful applicants should have a Master's degree or terminal degree in a related discipline and a commitment to teaching learners at all levels and from all backgrounds. Teaching and/or industry experience in one or more areas listed above is preferred. Applicants will be considered for a teaching faculty rank commensurate with their education and experience.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) ( https://www.mse.umd.edu ) is embarking on a substantial expansion by seeking outstanding individuals for multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of: (1) advanced microscopy that pushes the boundaries of materials characterization; (2) additive manufacturing of metals and composites, (3) materials for advanced and quantum computing, (4) materials for extreme environment in energy and defense systems, (5) computational materials science, and (6) applied experimental physics on emergent materials. Exceptional candidates in other areas of MSE will also be considered. At least one faculty will be hired jointly with the Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics (IREAP) ( https://www.ireap.umd.edu ) – a UMD institute with a broad interest in interdisciplinary applied physics research.