Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Associate Professor

Available Title(s):

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor

Business Title:

Mechanical Engineering Assistant/Associate Professor

Employee Type:

Faculty

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Nuclear Energy applicants at the Assistant or Associate level are encouraged within the topics of nuclear engineering, safety analysis, reactor design, nuclear materials, and radiation damage. Candidates are encouraged in all topics of mechanical engineering at the Assistant Professor level with emphasis on research interests aligned with the department strengths and state needs in advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, and aerospace.

MME currently has about 40 instructional faculty members, 900 undergraduate students, 100 PhD students and 15 MS students. The current annual extramural research expenditure in MME is $10 million. The School of MME prides itself in being an engineering practice-oriented integrated community of both mechanical and materials engineering, with multiple campuses across the state, close to key industry partners in nuclear, aerospace, and naval engineering. Our students are world-class, many winning nationally and internationally competitive awards as individuals or teams. About one quarter of all undergrad students participate in engineering clubs, and many complete undergraduate research. Our faculty exhibit excellence in both teaching and research, and we sustain multiple internationally recognized research programs in healthcare, manufacturing, energy, robotics, and advanced materials. The proximity of the Pullman campus to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) provides exciting opportunities for our students and faculty, including several joint research institutes, including the Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology. Joint appointments for WSU faculty with PNNL are possible for successful candidates.   

It is expected that the successful candidate will, in collaboration with the current faculty, play a leading role in building interdisciplinary teams with substantial external research funding in the respective area, and be an effective instructor for undergraduate and graduate classes in mechanical engineering.

Required Qualifications for an Assistant Professor:

• Earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, metallurgy, nuclear engineering or a related field by the time of hire.

Required Qualifications for an Associate Professor: ​

• Earned Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, metallurgy, nuclear engineering or a related field by the time of hire and at least 6 years’ experience as an Assistant Professor or equivalent.

• Candidates at the Associate Professor level must possess superior leadership skills and experience applicable to leading large, externally-funded research programs

Required Qualifications for both Assistant and Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments to build a robust research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to collaborate with internal and external groups to build successful interdisciplinary teams with substantial externally-funded research portfolios.

• Demonstrated leadership roles in the respective areas, and effective instructors of undergraduate and graduate classes in mechanical engineering.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)
 

Department Name: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
 

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-2920
 

Department Link: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
 

9-Month Salary:

Assistant Professor: $95,000 - $115,000

Associate Professor: $110,000 - $130,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

FTE: 100%
 

This is a permanent tenure track position.
 

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by April 15, 2024 at 11:59pm
 

Screening Begin Date: First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to November 1, 2023. It is anticipated that successful candidates will begin their appointment on Aug 16, 2024. 

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Cover Letter

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Statement of Research Interests

4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

5) Diversity, Equity or Inclusion Statement

6) References with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

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