Assistant Professor, (TT)

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Flexible Work Arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering. The department maintains ABET accreditation for its undergraduate programs and offers MS and PhD degrees, with emphasis on SAE design teams, capstone projects, and cooperative education.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the time of employment, show evidence of active research, and will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, develop new specialized courses, supervise graduate research, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field by time of employment.
• Evidence of active research in mechanical engineering or related areas.
• Experience teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ability to develop new specialized courses.
• Experience directing student research and supervising graduate projects.
• Commitment to department, college and university service.

Responsibilities

• Teach mechanical and aerospace systems engineering classes at graduate and undergraduate level.
• Develop new specialized courses.
• Supervise graduate research.
• Contribute to departmental, college and university services.
• Collaborate with industry and government agencies.
• Engage with diverse populations.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Graduate supervision

Course development

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements, The Department has 28 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and 6 non-tenure-track faculty supported by 5 technical and administrative staff members. There are currently over 1300 students enrolled in the department programs. We maintain full ABET accreditation in our undergraduate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Our particular strengths are the SAE design teams, the capstone senior design projects and the cooperative education program. The Department offers a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and an interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering. The Department and College are host or co-host to several research centers and institutes (https://www.uakron.edu/engineering/research/centers).

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the time of employment. The applicants are expected to provide evidence of active research in the above-mentioned areas and interest in directing student research. Startup funds are available to hire students and establish an active research program. Other responsibilities include teaching classes in mechanical and aerospace systems engineering at the graduate and undergraduate level. The selected candidate would be expected to develop new specialized courses, work collaboratively with diverse populations, supervise graduate research, and contribute to departmental, college and university services.

• Teach mechanical and aerospace systems engineering classes at the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Develop new specialized courses.
• Work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Supervise graduate research.
• Contribute to departmental, college and university services.

Priority will be given to candidates with the potential for collaboration with industry and government agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, DOD, …). The ability to establish research collaboration with other faculty members in the department and college would be considered a valuable additional asset. Preference will be given to applicants that show strong potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program.

We encourage candidates to apply in the broad areas of advanced materials. Areas of interest include, but not limited to, new materials for power and battery applications, high-entropy materials, critical minerals, microplastics solutions, multi-scale modeling of materials, quantum systems for sensing and other applications, and materials for nuclear fission fusion.

• New materials for power and battery applications.
• High-entropy materials.
• Critical minerals.
• Microplastics solutions.
• Multi-scale modeling of materials.
• Quantum systems for sensing and other applications.
• Materials for nuclear fission fusion.

A detailed Research Statement that clearly explains the candidate’s research plans and expected sources of funding is a requirement for this application.

Applicants whose areas of research better integrate or complement with existing activities in the College’s research centers will have favorable consideration.

Compensation for this position commesurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Background Check Statement

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.