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Endowed Chair in Shellfish Aquaculture and Program Coordinator, Associate/Full Professor The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)/School of Marine Science of William & Mary invites applications for a full-time tenure-eligible Associate/Full Professor. The position will begin in Fall 2020. Responsibilities:  VIMS is seeking to fill an endowed faculty position, the Acuff Professorship in Marine Science, within its Department of Fisheries Science with a nationally and internationally recognized scholar whose expertise will complement our existing strengths in shellfish aquaculture and provide strategic leadership in coordinating our institute-wide Shellfish Aquaculture Program. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally-funded research program, contribute to the development of an aquaculture curriculum, participate in advisory service and outreach related to aquaculture, and provide leadership in driving the continued development and sustainability of shellfish aquaculture in the region. About the Virginia Institute of Marine Science:  Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. The School of Marine Science at VIMS is the graduate school in marine science for William & Mary. VIMS currently employs 55 full-time faculty members and 256 staff, and has 90 graduate students in master's and doctoral programs. There are four academic departments at VIMS: Aquatic Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Fisheries Science, and Physical Sciences. Further information on VIMS and the School of Marine Science may be accessed at:  http://www.vims.edu .

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Position (tenure-track) The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) seeks applications for a full time tenure-track faculty member. In order to be considered for this position, a candidate must have a doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering, or related discipline, and must have a strong dedication to undergraduate education. A candidate must possess a broad professional background in order to support and expand a wide variety of departmental foundation courses and sub-disciplinary elective offerings in computer engineering. Experience in machine learning, embedded systems, or robotics is preferred. The appointment will begin August 1, 2020. Applications must include a current CV, three letters of reference, and a statement that clearly addresses the candidate’s potential contributions to the department in the areas of teaching, scholarly engagement, professional citizenship, and cadet development. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. VMI is a public, four-year undergraduate military college (1,700 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, (population 7,000) also the home to Washington and Lee University, offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere, a relaxed rural pace, and a diverse economic base to make life pleasant and rewarding. Share in Lexington’s rich heritage, while enjoying the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit http://lexingtonvirginia.com . In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Contact: Search Committee, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450. Phone: (540) 464-7236. Email: ece@vmi.edu

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Endowed Statler Chair – Applied Artificial Intelligence      The Statler College seeks applications and nominations for a unique endowed Statler chair in the field of Applied Artificial Intelligence. The successful applicant will provide leadership to a team of researchers focused on applying artificial intelligence tools to problems in all disciplines of engineering. The successful applicant will participate as a scientific leader in a campus-wide artificial intelligence initiative that includes strong partnerships with other colleges, especially the Chambers College of Business and Economics and the WVU Health Sciences Center (HSC). Through building interdisciplinary research teams, the successful applicant will develop strong federal and industrial support for research that applies artificial intelligence.       We seek a dynamic leader with outstanding technical expertise and a proven, ongoing track record of internationally recognized scholarly accomplishments, supported by publications in prestigious journals, external funding, and a demonstrated record of leadership and collaboration with researchers. We invite such applications from candidates currently at the rank of tenured Professor or tenured Associate Professors who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and continuing promise. We also welcome candidates that have at least 5 years of equivalent experience in the private sector or national laboratories/institutes. We encourage applications from candidates that furthermore have strong technology transfer experience as demonstrated by patents and/or technology development activities. The appointment to this endowed chair will be at the rank of Professor with tenure.  The primary appointment is to be in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (LCSEE), however, depending on the research expertise and interests of the successful candidates, appointments (including dual appointments) are possible in any engineering department.       The successful applicant must hold an earned Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. They must have demonstrated professional and interpersonal skills that can help build and lead interdisciplinary research teams, consortia and/or centers.       WVU is the state comprehensive Land Grant University with a main campus enrollment of about 27,000 students. WVU has a Carnegie Classification R1– Highest Research Activity. Morgantown and vicinity has a population of about 62,000 residents and is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities. The city is within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, D.C. Additional details on the area and university are available at https://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu .       The Statler College is growing and currently has eight academic departments with ~4,400 students and 130 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. The Statler College has research expertise in many fields whose problems can be addressed using tools from artificial intelligence, including robotics, cybersecurity, biometrics, material science, natural resources exploration, and power systems.   Moreover, through its collaboration with WVU’s comprehensive Health Sciences Center (HSC), the College supports cutting-edge work in the fields of neuroscience and digital health. Further information is available at http://www.statler.wvu.edu .        Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ).      WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv ).        Applicants must apply at www.jobs.wvu.edu . A cover letter that articulates how the candidate will contribute to and lead research pertinent to the area of artificial intelligence and a CV must be included. Screening of applications will begin immediately with an aggressive schedule until the position is filled. For further information or to make nominations, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Matthew Valenti, Interim Chair of the Lane Department, by telephone (304-293-9139) or e-mail ( mvalenti@mail.wvu.edu ), or visit our website at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/       West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (BEAM) at Virginia Tech invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level to start in August 2020. Candidates with experience in biomechanics and/or biomaterials are particularly encouraged to apply. However, applications will also be considered from candidates with broader interests in theoretical, computational, or experimental methods to investigate biological systems at any scale from molecule to organism. The successful candidates will be responsible for mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and developing an externally funded and internationally recognized research program. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department Chair West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. We seek an energetic and ambitious leader with a strong record of scholarly and professional accomplishments to lead the department into a new era and help achieve greater national and international recognition. The vision of the Statler College is to be recognized internationally for its excellence in education, research and outreach; the CBE Department plays a key role in meeting this vision. The CBE Department has a long history of providing an outstanding undergraduate education and strong research in the area of fossil fuels and materials engineering, and it has recently added a new academic and research program in biomedical engineering. The CBE Department has developed strong programs in the areas of process systems engineering, process intensification using novel catalysts, and natural gas conversion.  The newly accredited biomedical engineering program boasts research in several areas related to systems biology, cancer research, neuroscience, and nanomedicine. The Department has 14 tenure track faculty and 3 teaching track faculty members, approximately 290 undergraduate, and 60 graduate students. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels in both chemical and biomedical engineering. Faculty have strong research funding records from major agencies such as National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and National Institutes of Health as well as national and regional industry. In addition, growing collaborations exist between the biomedical engineering program and the WVU’s Health Sciences Center and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown, as well as between the chemical engineering program and the National Energy and Technology Laboratories (NETL). Applicants must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field. Applicants must also have a nationally and internationally recognized reputation in research, a proven record of teaching, expertise with student recruiting and retention, service, and active commitments to transparent leadership, team-building, and institutional growth. The successful candidate should possess academic credentials or professional qualifications that merit appointment as a tenured Professor in the department. Lastly, the qualified applicant must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. The Chair reports to the Dean of the Statler College and is responsible for the administration of all programs and budgets of the department, working with faculty, staff, and students to deliver outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, and fostering research efforts of the highest quality. Specific duties include administration; leadership and planning; mentoring and recruiting; teaching; research and scholarly activity; representing the department to constituents; and developing and maintaining productive relationships with alumni, business, and government communities. The department is developing a strategic vision for the next decade, and the new chair is to play a vital role in establishing the future direction of the department to increase its reputation and national recognition through appropriate rankings. The Statler College has eight academic departments, over 4,700 students, and 135 faculty. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. WVU is the State’s comprehensive Land Grant University with a main campus enrollment of approximately 29,000 students and a Carnegie Classification –R1: Doctoral Universities Highest Research Activity. Morgantown is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country, with a population of approximately 31,000 residents. The surrounding metro area has 137,000 residents. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. DOE’s NETL, NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), NIOSH and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu . Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search, and it belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv ). To apply for this position visit www.jobs.wvu.edu . If possible, please submit a single document containing a cover letter detailing professional experience, a statement describing the vision for the department considering the different aspects emphasized above, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Application review begins on December 15, 2019.  It should be noted that complete and professional quality documentation must be submitted in order for any candidate to be considered for this position.   For further information, contact Dr. Gregory Dudley, Search Chair via email: gregory.dudley@mail.wvu.edu .   WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN CYBERSECURITY The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of cybersecurity. The appointment shall be in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Specialty areas of interest for this search include, but are not limited to network security, hardware security, secure computing and operating systems, critical infrastructure security, malware detection, digital forensics, security of IoT and cyber-physical systems, and secure software.   Eligible candidates must hold an earned Doctorate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment. The successful candidates must demonstrate the ability or potential to (1) develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program, (2) collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector, (3) teach lecture, laboratory or design courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (4) perform professional service activities. A notable record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities, effective communication skills, and evidence of potential to attract competitive research funding are required for this position. Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have an outstanding record of research, teaching, and service. West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown is a safe, inclusive and family-friendly community with a regional population of about 137,000 residents and is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. It lies within a high technology corridor that includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and http://www.wvu.edu . The Statler College of WVU currently has eight academic departments with over 4,700 students and 135 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for the accomplishments of its faculty, students, and alumni. The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has significant research and teaching activities in the area of cybersecurity.  WVU is designated by the NSA and DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in both Cyber Defense Research and Cyber Defense Education. In 2018, the Lane Department launched a new undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity and offers both undergraduate and graduate areas of emphasis in Cybersecurity.   Significant resources are available to attract top-notch students into the program.  For instance, a recent grant from the National Science Foundation has created 120 annual scholarships over five years for undergraduates studying cybersecurity.   To apply for this position, visit www.jobs.wvu.edu . Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two page research statement, a one page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional refer­ences. Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2019. For further information, please contact Dr. Matthew Valenti, Interim Chair of the Lane Department, by telephone (304-293-9139) or e-mail ( mvalenti@wvu.edu ), or visit our website at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ), and facilitating suitable work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners of its faculty members in job search and the transition of their own careers.  

  The Administration & Supervision (A&S) Program in the Curry School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia is seeking applicants for an Open Rank Professor of Education. This is a 9-month salaried tenure-track/tenured position in the Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Policy (EDLF).  We seek an experienced researcher in the area of Educational Leadership with a strong record of publication and sponsored research in related areas, such as principal preparation or educational policy. At the assistant level the candidate should show the beginning trajectory for such a record. This individual is expected to seek out and engage in collaborative, externally funded research and disseminate findings to academic and practitioner audiences. The Curry School of Education and Human Development offers a rich intellectual and collaborative environment for researching the preparation, development, practice, and impact of educational leaders. Opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and research are available through the K-12 Advisory Council, a 106-district outreach initiative sponsored by Curry; the iLEAD partnership with a K-12 school district (an improvement science initiative with the Carnegie Foundation); and preparation partnerships with Virginia school divisions. Several well established research centers at Curry offer additional collaboration and research opportunities in educational policy, the quality of teaching and learning, and adolescent development and well-being  (EdPolicyWorks, CASTL, and Youth-Nex, respectively). The Darden-Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education offers sustained professional learning for district-level leaders to implement systemic change. The School and University offer excellent infrastructure for research administration and federal and foundation grant preparation, and opportunities for formal involvement in leadership-related initiatives across the University, such as at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Darden School of Business. Duties include: Online and face-to-face teaching in the A&S Masters and Ed.D. programs and advising students in those programs; summer teaching is available and encouraged in our year-round degree programs. Initiating or becoming involved in existing sponsored research, and through this the research mentoring of Ph.D. students. Faculty are also expected to contribute service to the program, department, and school, as well as to the field.

Hampden-Sydney College, a private liberal arts institution for men with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment of Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 2020, with responsibility for teaching a course load of 7 classes per academic year.   Candidates should have the Ph.D. in the areas of Social or Industrial/Organizational Psychology by the time of their appointment and be prepared to teach courses in their area of specialization as well as a related lab course, an integrated statistics methods course, and introductory psychology. Preference will be given to candidates that are able to offer courses relevant to careers in business or industry. Candidates also are expected to be active scholars who will engage in research that involves undergraduate students.   Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling over 1000 students, located on a beautiful 1,300-acre campus in Virginia, 60 miles southwest of Richmond. Founded in 1775, it has been in continuous operation for 244 years, making it the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Please visit our department web site at http://www.hsc.edu/academics/psychology .    

 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Endowed Chair  The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for an Endowed Chair in Asphalt Technology. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will serve as a role model in both the quality and quantity of their teaching, research and service contributions. A sustained record of accomplishments, supported by well-defined national reputation and recognition is required. We welcome applications from tenured faculty currently at the rank of Professor and we will also consider applications from well-respected, high achieving tenured faculty members who currently hold the rank of Associate Professor. This position is anticipated to start in August 2020.  Eligible candidates must hold a doctoral degree in civil or environmental engineering at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must have the ability to (1) develop and sustain a robust and externally funded research program in one or more of the following areas: asphalt technology; asphalt materials; asphalt mix design; construction methods for improved asphalt pavement performance; asphalt testing and characterization; pavement design; pavement evaluation; imaging techniques in pavement engineering; pavement condition assessment using advanced technologies including UAV-based systems;  advanced pavement technologies for emerging transportation needs; asphalt binders and bond strength; recycled asphalt mixtures; sustainable pavements; (2) interact with a multi-disciplinary group of faculty and with the asphalt industry at State and National levels; (3) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in civil and environmental engineering such as materials; pavement design; flexible pavement design, construction and maintenance; and capstone design; and (4) demonstrate leadership in building collaborative research teams among faculty colleagues within and outside the college.  The WVU Statler College currently has seven academic departments, over 4,600 students, and 130 tenure stream faculty members with about 25 million in annual external research expenditures. The college is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research as well as its excellent faculty and students. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels and a joint B.S. degree in civil and mining is offered in collaboration with the Department of Mining Engineering. The CEE Department has 19 tenure track faculty members, approximately $3M in annual research expenditures and is recognized for high quality teaching, excellent research, and outstanding faculty and students. Dedicated staff and loyal alumni provide support for the academic mission of the department.  West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown and its vicinity have a population of about 137,000 residents and are ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and http://www.wvu.edu . Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv )  To apply for this position visit www.jobs.wvu.edu . Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, official transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional refer­ences. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019. Only candidates who submit complete documentation of professional quality will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact the CEE Department Chair, Dr. Hema Siriwardane, by telephone (304-293-2666) or e-mail (hema.siriwardane@mail.wvu.edu) or visit the CEE website at http://www.cee.statler.wvu.edu . West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering  The Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in Human Factors and Ergonomics. Anticipated start date is August 2020. The specific research areas of interest for this faculty position include but are not limited to Cognitive Systems Engineering, Human Machine Interaction, Adaptive Interface Design as well as Human Adaptation to Technology (Robotics, Prosthetics and Wearable Devices).  West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown and vicinity has a population of about 62,000 residents and is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at  http://www.morgantownwv.gov  and  http://www.wvu.edu .  The WVU Statler College currently has seven academic departments, over 4,600 students, and 130 tenure stream faculty members with about 25 million in annual external research expenditures. The college is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research as well as its excellent faculty and students. The IMSE Department has 15 faculty members, 280 undergraduate, and 120 graduate students. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.  Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv ).  

Open-Rank Tenure-Line Faculty of Accounting The Accounting Area of the School of Business at George Mason University has a Tenure-Line appointment open for Spring 2020. All ranks will be considered. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer funding is available on a competitive basis contingent on availability of funds. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and cultural environment. About the Department: Dedicated to excellence in research and teaching, the School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. Ranked among the top 100 undergraduate business school programs and top 50 part-time MBA programs by the U.S. News and World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Faculty are deeply engaged in the regional, national, and international business communities; and their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice. The school is evolving to become more interdisciplinary, more connected, and more diverse. The School of Business is pursuing three strategic directions through research, teaching, and partnerships: 1. Digital Transformation of Work; 2. Ensuring Global Futures by addressing the challenges of ensuring a livable and resilient society; and 3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation. To support these strategic initiatives, the School of Business is playing a significant role in three new university initiatives: the Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA); the Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE); and the School of Computing. Responsibilities: The teaching load for this position is determined according to the School's workload policy. Additional responsibilities include conducting high quality research and service to the Accounting Area, the School of Business, the University and the profession, such as student mentoring, committee membership, and interfacing with the business community.   Accounting Area: The Accounting Area has diverse research and teaching interests. We offer a vibrant, ambitious and collegial research and teaching community. Research is highly valued in the area and at the school. At present, there are 21 full-time faculty members in the area. The Accounting Area faculty has published in many of the premier accounting journals including  The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies , as well as other top journals.  

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for two Collegiate Faculty positions. These will be non-tenure track contract positions at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in engineering or a closely-related discipline by the beginning of their appointment. We are seeking highly-qualified candidates committed to a career in teaching and research.  The successful candidates will be responsible for primarily teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in both regular classrooms and distance-learning settings, mentoring and advising students and developing a research program, although the primary mission of this position is teaching.  We are seeking candidates who have a broad teaching interest in all mechanical engineering subareas, including all traditional areas of solid and fluid mechanics, materials, heat transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, controls, design, technical electives, capstone senior design, and experimentation courses. Preference will be given to the candidates with the best credentials and potential, and not based on the subarea. Virginia Tech is committed to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities.  Virginia Tech is a recipient of the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers ( www.advance.vt.edu ). The Department of Mechanical Engineering ( http://www.me.vt.edu/ ), which includes a Nuclear Engineering Program, has 67 faculty, 30 affiliate faculty, annual research expenditures of over $18M, and a current enrollment of 300 graduate students with 180 students at doctoral level, and over 1,100 undergraduate students.  With about 400 BS ME degrees awarded each year, the Department is the third largest in the nation in graduating mechanical engineers (2017 ASEE Data.)  The Department is ranked 15th (8th in public schools) and 23rd (12th in public schools) out of all mechanical engineering departments in the nation in undergraduate and graduate education, respectively, by the 2019 U.S. News and World Report.  The department operates under five thrust areas: Robotics and Dynamical Systems (RADS); Bio, Micro, and Nano Systems (BMNS); Energy Engineering and Science (ESS); Design, Materials, and Manufacturing (DMM); and Nuclear Engineering and Science (NES). The Department includes several research centers, and its faculty members are engaged in diverse multidisciplinary research activities. The mechanical engineering faculty also benefit from a number of university-wide institutes such as the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS), the Biocomplexity Institute, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI); College-level centers such as the Rolls-Royce University Technology Center (UTC), the state-level Commonwealth of Virginia Center for Aerospace Propulsion Systems (CCAPS), the Virginia Center for Autonomous Systems (VaCAS), and the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). Blacksburg is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is widely recognized by national rankings as a vibrant and desirable community with affordable living, world-class outdoor recreation, an active arts community, and a diverse international population.  

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Department of Mining Engineering Assistant or Associate Professor in Mining Engineering  The Department of Mining Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor depending upon qualifications. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy with a specific focus on rare earth minerals/elements, and they must have research specialty in one or more of the following areas: extraction and recovery of critical minerals/elements, materials characterization, particle comminution, physical and chemical separations, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, waste materials processing, immobilization, and recycling, process modeling, control, and optimization. West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (R1 University). Morgantown and its vicinity have a population of about 62,000 residents and are ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the FBI, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and http://www.wvu.edu .  The Statler College continues to grow, and currently has eight academic departments with over 4,700 students and 135 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students. The Department of Mining Engineering has six faculty members with significant research funding. The Department offers degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.  Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees ) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration ). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv ).

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY - STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES CLUSTER HIRES IN ROBOTICS , The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in the general area of robotics. Specialty areas of emphasis for this search include, but are not limited to human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, robotic manipulation, multi-agent systems, soft robotics, 3D computer vision, and space robotics. Eligible candidates must hold an earned Doctorate degree in robotics engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment. The successful candidates must demonstrate the ability or potential to (1) teach lecture, laboratory or design courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, (2) develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program, (3) collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector, and (4) perform professional service activities. A notable record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities, effective communication skills, and evidence of potential to attract competitive research funding are required for these positions. Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have an outstanding record of teaching, research, and service.  

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology West Virginia University School of Medicine invites applications for the Open Rank Faculty Position in Cancer Immunology Research   The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology seeks a distinguished scientist as tenure-track faculty (rank open) to further its scientific exploration and discovery that targets cancer immunotherapy ( http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/micro/ ). The successful applicant will hold a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology as well as membership in the WVU Cancer Institute ( http://www.wvucancer.org/home ) in the WVU School of Medicine. This joint recruitment with the WVU Cancer Institute provides an exceptional opportunity to participate in robust, interdisciplinary basic and translational research and training programs in a highly collaborative atmosphere. The appointed faculty will be expected to conduct research on cancer immunotherapy and teach immunology to medical, graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be a recognized investigator with a PhD or MD/PhD degree and a track record of independent research, demonstrated by high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and extramural funding commensurate with years of experience. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Preferably, the selected candidate will hold active extramural funding in order to integrate rapidly with ongoing research at the intersection of immunology and oncology. Dedicated laboratory space and competitive start-up funds will be made available.     The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies WVU as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity placing it among only 94 public and 37 private institutions nationwide. WVU faculty conduct research totaling over $185 million in sponsored contracts and grants per year. Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is 1 of only 11 research intensive land-grant institutions offering a single health sciences campus with accredited Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy and a formative School of Public Health. WVU is West Virginia’s major research and development center, and its only comprehensive doctoral-granting institution.