Location
Lawrence, KS | United States
Job description
25936BR
Mechanical Engineering
Position Overview The University of Kansas (KU) Department of
Mechanical Engineering (ME) is seeking outstanding individuals for two Assistant or Associate Professor tenure track positions with a focus
in the broad areas of advanced energy, materials, mechanics, fluidics, or computational methods related to the previous areas. Applications
are sought from candidates with earned doctorates, or equivalent, in mechanical engineering or closely related fields by the time of
appointment. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development of academic programs and a strong research program.
Successful candidates will be results-oriented, have a record of superior scholarship, have experience in externally-funded research
commensurate with the rank of appointment, will develop or maintain an externally-funded research program, and teach high quality courses at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The KU ME Department currently has 19 faculty, approximately 500 undergraduate students and 60
graduate students, with programs leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in
the U.S. by the effective date of appointment.
The University of Kansas School of Engineering (SoE) and the ME Department value
diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates who can contribute to fostering an inclusive culture. In Spring 2019, KU SoE was one
of only 29 universities to achieve the exemplar, inaugural ASEE Diversity Recognition Bronze Award .
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University
encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.
The University of Kansas is the state's flagship
university, an R-1 institution, and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Our university consistently earns high
rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university (engaging in $275 million of externally funded research
annually).
KU has 21 programs ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 25 among public universities. KU has 65 ranked graduate
programs and was ranked 24th in best value among public institutions in 2022. KU offers 5,000 courses, 400 degree and certificate programs,
and more than 200 fields of study. The University values global engagement with more than 150 programs of international study and
cooperative research and offers more than 130 study-abroad programs. Student enrollment for the Lawrence-Edwards was 23,958 representing
all 50 states and 112 countries.
The mission of the University of Kansas is to lift students and society by educating leaders,
building healthy communities, and making discoveries that change the world. KU is committed to upholding our core institutional values of
integrity; commitment to excellence and academic freedom; disciplined inquiry in the search of knowledge; multicultural and intellectual
diversity; respect for the dignity and rights of the individual; and inclusion, transparency, freedom of expression, and communication (). KU has developed an overall Strategic Plan, which is available online
().
Screening of applications will begin on October 1,
2023 and continue until the position is filled. The target start date is August 18, 2024.
Job Description 40% Teaching. Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Mechanical Engineering department. Participate
in undergraduate and graduate student advising as appropriate. Mentor graduate students in research and serve as the major advisor of
Master's and Doctoral students.
40% Research. Establish a strong research agenda in areas of expertise that overlap,
support, or expand the current research in the department, leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals
and conference proceedings. Collaborate with faculty and professional staff on KU campuses as appropriate.
20%
Service. Perform Department, School, University and professional service activities normally expected of university faculty
commensurate with rank. Participate in local, national and international professional conferences and other activities appropriate to the
discipline. Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications For the rank of Assistant Professor: - Earned doctorate in
Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline, by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of the
ability to develop a successful research program.
- Evidence of the ability to teach effectively.
For the rank of
Associate Professor: - Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline,
by the time of appointment.
- Evidence of the ability to develop a successful research program.
- Evidence of the ability to
teach effectively.
- A strong record of research and demonstrated capability to interact with other researchers to develop successful
research programs.
- Demonstrated dedication to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Contact Information to
Applicants Dr. Lin Liu
[email protected] Additional Candidate
Instruction A complete online application will include the following PDF files: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of research interests and plans on the order of two pages; 4) a statement of teaching interests on the order of two pages; 5)
a diversity statement, typically on the order of two pages, outlining contributions and/or plans to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and
equity; and 6) contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
In
addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of
KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application.
- Describe your experiences
working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and
inclusion?
Review of application materials begins October 1, 2023 and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified
pool of candidates. Application Review Begins: 01-Oct-2023
Anticipated Start
Date: 18-Aug-2024
Position Number: 01198821
Primary Campus University
of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE: 1.0
Reg/Temp: Regular
Advertised
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee Class: F-Faculty
Disclaimer The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex,
national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender
expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The
following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for
their respective campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX,
[email protected] , Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS
66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop
7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical
center campuses).
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