PROFESSOR (Full, Associate, Assistant)

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. All ranks considered, with priority given to expertise in reactor thermal hydraulics, radiation detection, or nuclear materials and fuel cycles.

Candidates are expected to excel in research and to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as mentoring students and leading scholarly work.

Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in their fields.
• In addition to conducting research, faculty members are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and supervise student research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and supervise student research.

Job description

• Statement of research interests and future research vision,
• Statement of teaching philosophy and interests,
• Names and contact information for three or four qualified individuals who can provide letters of reference, and
• Copies of three publications that best represent the applicant's scholarly contributions.

If you have any questions regarding the search, please contact Professor Scott Baalrud, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

Who We Are

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) is consistently ranked as the best nuclear engineering program in the country. Our interdisciplinary team of instructional and research faculty are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, nuclear security and defense, and plasma applications. NERS research is novel and far-reaching, spanning space exploration, radiation for medical treatment, next-generation particle accelerators, non-proliferation, fusion materials, and more. We are a tight-knit community of researchers, students, and support staff aiming to advance the benefits of nuclear, radiological, and plasma technology to bolster societal improvements.

At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement, enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.

Job Summary

The Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences in the College of Engineering of the University of Michigan, an international leader in the field of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. All academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be considered, commensurate with experience. The department will consider all qualified applicants across the fields of nuclear engineering, including fission and radiation transport, radiation measurements, materials, plasma/fusion science, and policy. However, priority will be placed on expertise in reactor thermal hydraulics, radiation detection, or nuclear materials and fuel cycles.

Applicants are expected to have demonstrated outstanding research and scholarship in their fields. In addition to conducting research, faculty members are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and supervise student research.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Professor (Full/Associate/Assistant). The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. If an institutional reference check is necessary, candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.