Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Program

About the role

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Materials Science and Engineering Program. The department is seeking candidates in the area of materials science and engineering including but not limited to: Corrosion/degradation, high-temperature oxidation, coatings/interfaces, material modeling of mechanics and deformation, ceramics, polymers, structural composites, nuclear materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering courses specific to their specialty areas (as noted above)
• Participate in course and curriculum development
• Develop externally funded research programs in their specialty areas (as noted above), publish research results in professional journals, and advise graduate and undergraduate students
• Participate in professional service activities such as editorial/peer review, serving on departmental, college and university committees, and performing outreach activities such as speaking at recruiting events, hosting lab tours, helping with summer camps, etc.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior to the effective date of appointment, a PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field.

Application Process

To apply, interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at http://jobs.uc.edu (Requisition# 103147) and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter summarizing their research and teaching interests. Under the ‘Additional Documents’ section, interested candidates should also upload a research statement (3-5 pages) and a teaching statement (2-3 pages), as well as names and contact information for at least three references. Further documentation, including letters of recommendation and representative publications (if applicable), may be separately requested by the search committee at a later date.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field.

Additional Information

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering currently has 44 faculty members and an enrollment of about 1900 undergraduate and 260 graduate students. The Department offers ABET accredited B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering; M.S., Master of Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Materials Science and Engineering. The Department has research focus areas in Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Vibrations & Acoustics, Robotics & Controls, Thermal-Fluids & Energy. For more information regarding the Department and the Mechanical Engineering Program, please see the following link: https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-engineering.html

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Rothsberg Retirement Plans
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.