Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position Information

Job Type

Full-Time



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hours per Week

40 hours



Hiring Department

College of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering



Required Application Materials

A single PDF document containing (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of research accomplishments, interests, and future plans, and (3) the names and contact information of at least three references. is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level to start in August 2024. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience or prior experience working on funded research are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong potential to establish and grow sustainable externally funded research programs. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for Rising STARs funding of up to $300,000 through the University of Texas System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs, https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/stars-program) program to support the establishment of new research programs.
  
  Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  

• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and research
• Build and grow research collaborations

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Doctoral candidates who plan to graduate before the above start date will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in the following areas of mechanical engineering: (i) Advanced and innovative manufacturing, (ii) Autonomous platforms and advanced robotics, and (iii) Renewable and sustainable energy generation, storage, and distribution
• We are especially interested in applications and developments involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in biomedical engineering, drug delivery, and agriculture. Outstanding candidates in other areas of research will also be considered.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.






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