Proposed Start Date 09/16/2022
Rank C - Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Position Number D99386
Representation AU - AAUP
Faculty Type Tenure Track
Fixed Term End Date:
Position FTE 1
Term of Service 9 month
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is a public university located in the heart of one of the most progressive and vibrant cities in the U.S. The University is known nationally for its innovation, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives. Its urban setting and its unique relationship with the city, the regional agencies, and the local high-tech companies provides a living laboratory for urban research, and industry and government collaboration.
Portland State University and the Maseeh College have a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity, equity, inclusion and multiculturalism, and provide a welcoming atmosphere with unique professional opportunities for leaders from underrepresented groups. Portland State University is not only Portland’s public research university, it is also Oregon’s most diverse, innovative and affordable research university.
The MME Department (www.pdx.edu/mechanical-materials-engineering) currently has 12 faculty members (11 tenure track), including 1 NSF CAREER Award recipient and 1 PECASE recipient. The Department offers four degree programs and one graduate certificate: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSMSE), Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME), Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, and a Graduate Certificate in Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing. All degree programs are accredited, the BSME program through ABET and the graduate programs through NWCCU.
The MME Department is committed to educate, inspire, prepare, and mentor students to excel as professionals and to grow throughout their careers in science and engineering. The Department nurtures a professional, collaborative, and supportive learning environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and willingness to change; promotes scholarship and teaching excellence; and sustains a vital, state-of-the-art research enterprise for students and faculty to create, interpret, apply and disseminate knowledge.
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at Portland State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position. Exceptional candidates will also be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. The anticipated start date for this position is September 16, 2022, but earlier or later dates can be negotiated.
We are seeking applicants with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics who will enhance or complement our existing areas of research expertise (https://www.pdx.edu/mechanical-materials-engineering/research-innovation), and/or whose work is aligned with the strategic vision of the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science (MCECS) (www.pdx.edu/cecs/strategic-vision). Current areas of MME faculty research include: wind and solar energy, indoor air quality and sustainable buildings, multi-phase flow, turbulent flows, micro and capillary fluidics, robotics, machine learning, controls, nanomaterials and nanomaterial fabrication, material fatigue, 3-D bioprinting, and electronics packaging.
The successful applicant will maintain scholarly and funded research activities; teach undergraduate and graduate classes; advise students; and provide service to the university, professional communities, and the public.
Primary Activity I - Instructional
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field is required. Candidates with an ABD will be considered, though the Ph.D. must be completed by the employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Cultural Competencies
Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvementAdheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Professional Standards of Conduct
At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at www.pdx.edu/hr/professional-standards-conduct.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $85,000 and $93,916. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities
Additional Information
Applicants must provide:
(1) a cover letter addressing how the applicant will contribute to the research portfolio and the strategic vision of the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy
(4) a statement of research interests and plans for developing a successful research program
(5) a statement of philosophy and experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(6) contact information for three professional references
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No
Background Check Required Yes
If you have questions
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