Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of Engineering

Job Summary and Essential Functions

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University welcomes applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a demonstrated record of excellence as part of a cluster hire in the College of Engineering. Aligned with the Drexel University 2030 strategic plan, the College of Engineering’s cluster hire aims at strengthening Drexel’s identified areas of excellence. Candidates with any research area related to the College of Engineering’s strategic areas of Energy and Sustainability; Smart, Integrated Cities; and Health, Wellness, and Medicine will be considered.

Drexel Engineering is thrilled to continue its faculty cluster hiring initiative. The Drexel Engineering Faculty Cluster Hiring initiative has facilitated interdisciplinary hiring and enhanced connections across colleges in alignment with thematic areas of our strategic plan. We embrace a collaborative approach that leverages our existing strengths and aims to address critical and significant societal challenges through emerging engineering methods and platforms across:

•             Renewable energy and power

•             Health, wellness, and medicine

•             Smart, integrated cities

•             Resource stewardship and sustainability

This is a multi-year process involving faculty across the College of Engineering as well as other schools and colleges throughout Drexel University, aimed at enhancing the research impact of the college; addressing enrollment growth and strategic teaching needs; advancing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and building on our widely-respected strengths in these rapidly evolving fields.

We seek faculty hires who will catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration across the cluster themes, attract significant external research funding, and enrich our undergraduate and graduate students’ experience.

More About the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Located in a vibrant urban environment with rich cultural and professional opportunities, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has excelled in research productivity in the areas of nanomaterials, soft and biomedical materials, electronic materials, and materials for energy and environment applications. The department was ranked #39 in the world by the 2022 global US News & World Report rankings, leads internationally in 2D materials with extensive work on MXenes, and ranks continuously among the top academic departments at Drexel University in terms of funding per faculty.

Drexel University’s College of Engineering strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. The college values inclusion as a core strength and an essential part of our founder, AJ Drexel’s mission of preparing each new generation of students for productive professional and civic lives, while also focusing our collective expertise on solving society’s greatest problems.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or a related field by the September 1, 2024 start date.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of and commitment to scholarly achievement and excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.   

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet .     

Special Instructions to the Applicant

In one PDF, candidates should submit the following:

Review of applications will begin in December and candidates are also encouraged to submit their full applications as soon as possible for early consideration.

Advertised: Dec 13 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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