Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Employer
- University of Missouri - Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 9, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Science & Mathematics, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Hiring Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at the University of Missouri (MU)
Job Description
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications are sought from candidates who can help the department conduct innovative research and provide world-class education.
Candidates should have expertise in either solid mechanics/aerospace structures or fluid dynamics. MU has instigated momentum with resources for interdisciplinary research collaboration through Mizzou Forward Initiatives in thermal and fluid sciences, innovative materials, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing process to build on the department's unique academic strengths.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in and develop an interdisciplinary team that will be a world leader in the field. The successful candidate will be able to take part in the growth of the College of Engineering and join a rich environment for collaboration with other faculty in the college. The College of Engineering is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have a doctoral degree awarded in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field by the time they start their position within the University. Candidates will be evaluated on demonstration of professional vision, leadership, and guidance in their respective teaching and research areas.
Application Materials
Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching goals, a representative research paper, and contact information for at least three references.
Questions may be directed to Professor Craig Kluever, Search Committee Chair, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. email: klueverc@missouri.edu
Other Information
About MU and College of Engineering: The University of Missouri is a Tier I research institution and one of only 60 public and private U.S. universities invited to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. MU has a world-renowned Veterinary Medicine College on the same campus as well as an innovative School of Medicine and teaching hospital, a College of Business, School of Nursing, School of Public Affairs, School of Journalism, and a College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The University has partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in a $27M expansion of capabilities within the new NextGen Precision Health Institute to provide world-class resources for interdisciplinary researchers. Campus is also home to the most powerful university research reactor, MURR, in the US. The university was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is a vibrant small city consistently ranked among the top places to live in the United States. MU is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
The MU College of Engineering (http://engineering.missouri.edu/) includes 9 disciplines and 130 faculty members, 3,319 undergraduates, and 600 graduate students. The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the doctoral level. The College of Engineering is home to numerous research centers, signature programs, and laboratories. We also house our own office of Diversity and Outreach Initiatives, an Inclusivity Center, and a Women in Engineering program.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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