Collegiate Faculty

Job Description

The Nuclear Engineering Program at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Collegiate Faculty position. This is a renewable, non-tenure track contract position at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level depending on the qualifications. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research.

We are seeking candidates committed to a career in teaching. Professional experience is preferred in the area of operations with research reactors, Naval reactors, power reactors, or other nuclear facilities. The candidate will be responsible for primarily teaching undergraduate courses and some graduate courses in both regular classrooms and distance-learning settings, and for mentoring and advising students. We are seeking candidates who have a broad teaching interest in all nuclear engineering subareas.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related discipline.

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

November 19, 2021

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Application materials will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching statement with an indication of teaching preferences, a statement on contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will commence on October 7, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Mark Pierson at mark.pierson@vt.edu . For assistance submitting the application please contact Ms. Alida Spaulding, amspaulding@vt.edu, (540) 231-7183.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amanda Collins at mandamcg@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 20, 2021
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