Title: Associate Professor or Full Professor (ME)
Position Number:85353
Hiring Unit: College of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Location: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Date Posted: November 10, 2021
Closing Date: Continuous - Application review will begins January 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Equivalency: 100%
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), College of Engineering (COE), Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), invites applicants for a full-time Associate Professor or Full Professor position, who have the leadership capacity and skill set to serve as the ME Department Chair, pending position clearance and availability of funds, to begin on August 1, 2022, or as soon thereafter as possible. The position is open to all ME disciplines. Candidates in areas of Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering and/or Thermofluids are specifically encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold an equivalent rank for which they are applying. This position will be a 9-month faculty position. However, the COE Dean may choose to appoint the successful candidate to an 11-month appointment as the department chair for up to a three-year period annually renewable at the Dean’s discretion; appointment will revert to 9-month upon end of term as chair.
The University of Hawai‘i is a Carnegie R1 (i.e., highest research activity) doctoral university, which is recognized as a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant university. Other units within the university, with which the COE closely collaborates, include John A. Burns School of Medicine, Cancer Research Center, Center for Microbial Oceanography: Research & Education (C-MORE), Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Ocean Resource Engineering (ORE), College of Natural Sciences, Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory (HSFL), Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology (HIGP), School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Information and Computer Sciences (ICS), Information Technology Center, College of Social Sciences, Institute for Astronomy (IfA), and Laboratory for Advanced Visualization and Applications (LAVA). The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering, and its undergraduate program is ABET accredited.
The department has active research programs in biomedical engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), high-performance computing, microscale and nanoscale heat transfer, microfluidics, acoustics, boiling and two-phase flow, multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization, space and ocean science & exploration, aerospace engineering, robotics, uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), dynamical and control systems, composites and nanocomposites, nanomaterials, micro/nano devices, nanomanufacturing, renewable energy, smart structures, corrosion, and tribology. For more information on the department, please visit https://me.hawaii.edu.
Duties and Responsibilities
As faculty Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Mechanical Engineering; Develop externally funded research programs and research collaborations that result in publications in leading scholarly journals; Present research work in leading scholarly conferences; Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and independent study activities; Teach via various distance delivery modes as required; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as appropriate, including committees in charge of candidates for advanced degrees; Render service to the professional or lay community that is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty; Participate in curriculum development activities including the development of curricular materials, laboratory materials, and special instructional methods; and Perform related tasks as assigned.
As chair, if appointed (in addition to faculty duties): Administer the Department of Mechanical Engineering with currently 17 faculty and 3 staff members, including managing operating budget, personnel actions, curriculum development, course scheduling, teaching assignments, and academic advising; Develop a vision for leadership in alignment with those of the Dean and the University, including continuous improvement processes and advocacy for students, staff and faculty, and research; Contribute to the improvement of the department’s national and international standing; Develop and oversee programs for fundraising campaigns, alumni relations, external communications, and community engagement; Establish and maintain relationships with industry partners, including collaborative projects and work opportunities for students through internships and employment; Establish and maintain student exchange programs with other universities, particularly those in Asia and the Pacific.
Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; Experience at the rank of tenured associate or full professor or equivalent and a research record commensurate with the rank; Strong background in the applicant’s discipline(s); Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; Documented scholarly achievement, such as a record of publications in scholarly journals and leading roles in research projects commensurate with the rank; Experience in securing extramural research funding; Strong leadership skills and established record of providing leadership to university faculty and staff in an academic setting; and Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others. Desirable Qualifications Three years or more post-tenure experience at a research-intensive academic institution; Established record of participation or leadership in national/international academic organizations; Scholarly experience in emerging and cross-disciplinary research areas; Supervisory administrative experience that includes managing budgets; Demonstrated ability to promote the professional development of faculty and staff; Demonstrated ability in assessing academic programs; Familiarity with ABET processes and procedures; and Demonstrated ability in establishing interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaborations and partnership in research and teaching. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application.
The applicant should submit (1) a cover letter specifying the position and the research area(s); (2) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans; (4) a statement on leadership skills and plans; (5) a statement of contribution to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; (6) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (7) the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least four professional references; and (8) Copies of transcripts (however official transcripts must be sent directly from the degree granting institution to the University before your start date).PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.
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Inquiries
Dr. Weilin Qu ([email protected]), Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.