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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Engineering Practice in Mechanical Engineering

Employer
Purdue University
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Salary
TBD
Date posted
Sep 18, 2024
Website
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociateFull-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-in-Mechanical-Engineering/33735-en_US/
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Position Type
Faculty Positions
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure track Faculty of Engineering Practice position at all ranks. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in automotive, motorsports or aerospace engineering. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or an MSc. Degree with at least 5 years of professional experiences in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline by the start date of employment and demonstrate potential to integrate their professional practice with the School of Mechanical Engineering’s research, education, and/or engagement/outreach programs. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.  Additionally, the candidate will offer student experiential learning activities, and support the school through industry outreach, undergraduate and graduate student research activities.

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University is ranked 6th nationally for undergraduate programs, 8th for graduate programs, and 1st for online graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. The School of ME is one of the largest at Purdue University, and in the nation, with approximately 3000 undergraduate students, 1000 graduate students, 99 faculty, and 70 staff. The School of ME is home to several high-profile research laboratories with significant infrastructure and a long tradition of collaboration with industry, national laboratories, and other universities, including Ray W. Herrick Labs, Maurice Zucrow Labs, and Maha Labs. Mechanical Engineering faculty members also carry out a significant portion of research at the FLEX Lab, Birck Nanotechnology Center, and the newly established Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories.

The School is an integral part of Purdue’s College of Engineering. Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation and renowned for top-notch faculty, students, unique research facilities, and a culture of collegiality and persistent pursuit of pre-eminence. According to the latest US News and World Report’s disciplinary graduate program rankings, Purdue Engineering has 3 disciplines ranked in the top 5 in the country and 10 in the top 10. Purdue Engineering as a whole is ranked 3rd for online graduate engineering programs, 6th for graduate programs. For three years running, Purdue is ranked by the USPTO as No.2 University campus in the US in terms of annual number of US patents issued, and nearly 70% of those patents come from Purdue Engineering. The College Vision for 2030 is guiding strategic growth in new directions, by investing in people, exciting initiatives, and facilities.

To apply, please submit application to this site https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociateFull-Professor-of-Engineering-Practice-in-Mechanical-Engineering/33735-en_US/ including (1) cover letter (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) teaching plan, (4) research/engagement/outreach plan, and (5) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women,

individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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