Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Engineering at The University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville, Florida invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and research in engineering and collaborate with the Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Initiative and related programs.

The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a closely related field and will join a collegial faculty community that supports

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science or related field is required.

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

Department School of Engineering

Compensation Negotiable

The School of Engineering at the University of North Florida (UNF), in Jacksonville, Florida, invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant Professor level. The position will strengthen the efforts of the legislative Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Initiative, which supports the Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility, BS in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and MS in Materials Science and Engineering at UNF. The candidate is expected to collaborate and work collegially with existing faculty and partners in these programs. Position requires a Ph.D. degree in Material Science or other closely related field.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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