Posting Number req8301
Department Aerospace & Mechanical Engr
Department Website Link https://ame.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at all levels (assistant, associate or full professor) with an anticipated start date of August 2022. Specific areas of interest are multi-physics of processes in batteries for energy and power applications or airbreathing propulsion for supersonic and hypersonic flight with an emphasis on theory, modeling and computation. Applications of interest include electrochemical, thermal, electrical, mechanical properties of materials, reduced order modeling, propulsion system integration and control, engine system design, and computational physics.
Candidates with demonstrated contributions in propulsion theory and new reduced/computational models will be viewed favorably. Appointments may be at all levels and rank.
The Department offers excellent opportunities to collaborate with ongoing related research efforts in thermal science, and multi-scale mechanics of materials, micro/nano-technology, aerodynamics, control systems, micro-air vehicles, rocket and space engineering, as well as other ongoing research efforts in astrodynamics, vibrations, CFD, computational design optimization, fluid instability, and robotics.
Further opportunities for collaboration on campus include the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of Physics, Department of Planetary Sciences, the Arizona Health Sciences Center, and the Bio5 Institute for Collaborative Bioresearch, the College of Optical Sciences and the Program in Applied Mathematics, all of which enjoy international recognition as centers for world-class academic programs and research.
AME supports Inclusive Excellence, the UA’s diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiative designed to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate is expected to support the diversity and inclusiveness efforts of the Department and College.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to an environment that nurtures collaboration among researchers across the College and University. The successful candidate will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these, and other ways, the faculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, ensuring equity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. degree at the time of hire in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and must provide education credentials during the offer discussions. Demonstrated research potential or accomplishments. Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring of students. Strong commitment to research excellence. Track record of peer-reviewed publications. Effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications A strong track record of peer-reviewed publications. Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration. Previous teaching experience.
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 8/17/2022
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Peiwen Li
Department Head Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
[email protected]
Open Date 1/17/2022
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following documents: 1) CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Statement of Research Interests 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5) Three Reference's Contact Information (phone and email) Please note: You will be required to provide contact information for a minimum of three professional references within your application. Should you be selected as a finalist for this position, your references may receive an automatic email. This email will ask your references to complete a brief questionnaire in regard to your suitability for the position as well as request the attachment of a letter of recommendation. The selected candidate will be required to provide higher education credentials during the offer discussions.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.