Associate Professor - Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Employer
- University of Dayton
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Summary
At the University of Dayton, we are looking for new faculty
whose passion aligns with our mission. If a focus on meaningful
research that advances the common good, innovative teaching
approaches, shaping the next generation of engineers, and
engagement in impactful service opportunities sound appealing,
apply today! We value our inclusive climate because we know that
diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing
innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and
creating an inclusive academic community. Dayton is the home to
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL), the University of Dayton Research Institute
(UDRI), and industrial partners, and as such, affords the faculty
exceptional opportunities to enhance and develop collaborative
relationships with government, industry, and academia.
The University of Dayton Department of Chemical and Materials
Engineering invites applications for a tenure track position at the
Associate Professor level specializing in Materials Engineering.
The Department offers new faculty an opportunity to join a
community deeply committed to their success and to student
education at all levels. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop an externally funded research program and exhibit a
strong commitment to teaching at the graduate levels. The
successful candidate will also be expected to develop strong
government and / or industrial research collaborations, support a
diverse population of students, and engage in service to the
University, profession and community. All relevant materials
engineering research areas will be considered with preference given
to those that extend or complement current research at the
University of Dayton. This position will start on August 16,
2021.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related
field
● An established record of at least 5 years of innovative materials
engineering research with a detailed vision for future research
growth
● Excellent written communication skills
● Previous experience within formal or informal teaching
environments
● Demonstrated commitment to understanding and promoting inclusive
excellence
● Because of the need for collaborations with U.S. government and
government affiliates, and the need to access research facilities,
U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
While applicants may not possess all of the preferred
qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the
following qualifications:
● Successful experience:
o Working as an on-site collaborator or contractor at a United
States Department of Defense (DoD) installation
o Teaching as instructor of record for a college-level course
o Collaborating with industrial or government partners
o Developing, growing, managing, and leading R&D programs as
the principle investigator
o Mentoring students and post-docs from diverse backgrounds
● Established record of successful grant writing and obtaining
extramural funding
● Effective oral communication skills
● Effective interpersonal communication skills
● Demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching strategies
● A commitment to breadth of education including educating the
whole person in the Marianist tradition, and a commitment of
service to the community, university and profession.
Special Instructions to the Applicants
Please provide the following information.
1) Cover letter
2) C.V.
3) Statement of research interests and vision for future
research.
4) Statement of teaching philosophy. Describe your personal
teaching philosophy, past experiences, and how you would
incorporate active and collaborative learning into a graduate
materials engineering course.
5) Please provide a statement as to how you would promote inclusive
excellence through your research, teaching, and service.
6) Copies of all unofficial academic transcripts (please scan into
one document for upload).
7) Contact information for three references.
Posting closes April 30, 2021, at 11:55 PM EST
Closing Statement
The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php
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