West Virginia University · 2 months ago
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor - Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelWest Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. The role involves developing a competitive research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in professional service activities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and sustain an independent, internationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program
Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector
Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Perform professional service activities within and outside the university
Demonstrate the ability or potential to attract competitive research funding
Maintain a notable record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities
Demonstrate effective communication skills
For candidates for the rank of Associate Professor, have an outstanding record of teaching, research, and service
Qualification
Required
Earned Doctorate degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, robotics engineering, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment
Demonstrate the ability or potential to develop and sustain an independent, internationally recognized and competitive externally-sponsored research program
Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across WVU campus, other academic and government institutions, as well as the private sector
Teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Perform professional service activities within and outside the university
Notable record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activities
Effective communication skills
Evidence of potential to attract competitive research funding
Outstanding record of teaching, research, and service for candidates for the rank of Associate Professor
Benefits
WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration.
WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.
Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
Founded in 1867
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
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Lori Hazlehurst
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