Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Nuclear Engineering. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded radiation protection program and teach nuclear engineering courses while serving in professional roles nationally and internationally.

Recruitment is for an assistant professor, with consideration at associate or full professor for highly qualified candidates; tenure considered for exceptional cases. On-site position in Manhattan, KS.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: PhD in Nuclear Engineering with research in nuclear lifecycle radiation safety.
• Active Certified Health Physicist is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in radiation protection.
• Teach nuclear engineering courses and contribute to program development.
• Represent K-State through professional service in national and international roles.

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering or Health Physics

Job description

About This Role

The Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University is seeking applications for a faculty position in Nuclear Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a strong, externally funded research program in radiation protection that complements the Nuclear Engineering Program's strengths and supports the University's focus on secure energy as an enabling technology. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach nuclear engineering courses and represent K-State through professional service in national and international roles. This recruitment is for a tenure-track, assistant professor, but highly qualified candidates may be considered at the level of associate or full professor. Tenure will only be considered for exceptional candidates.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering with research backgrounds in nuclear lifecycle radiation safety
• Ability to develop strong externally funded research program in areas relevant to nuclear lifecycle radiation safety
• Active Certified Health Physicist

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$125,000 - $175,000 annual salary