Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Mechanical Engineering

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Mechanical Engineering
Baylor University: Office of the Provost: School of Engineering and Computer Science
Location
Waco, Texas
Open Date

Sep 01, 2023

Deadline
May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description

Baylor University seeks candidates for the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering starting in August 2024. The position is open to candidates in the area of Materials Science and Engineering where computational and experimental research thrust areas will be equally considered. The position supports the Signature Academic Initiative area of Materials Science in Baylor's Illuminate Strategic Plan. Candidates with a research and teaching focus that complement departmental strengths including but are not limited to: advanced and additive manufacturing, advanced structural metals, advanced polymer and ceramic composites, modeling and simulation of materials processing, bio and bio-inspired materials, meta-materials, metallurgy, and microstructure and nanostructure characterization are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include active research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, course curriculum development, and professional service. 

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas , Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits  while giving faculty and staff a chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate , guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission  of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field.
• Outstanding communication skills, a commitment to teaching excellence, demonstrated research achievements and publication record, and a commitment to professional activities. 
• Post-doctoral research experience and other related industrial experience will also be considered.

Application Instructions

All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio. A complete application consists of:

A current CV

An individualized statement of teaching interests

An individualized statement of research plans related to Baylor's programs

A statement of faith

Contact information for at least three professional references

Further information, including official transcripts, will be required of finalists. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 30, 2023. For a direct link to the application portal, please go to jobs.baylor.edu or apply.interfolio.com/130520

 

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others.  Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

 

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