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Virginia Commonwealth University - College of Engineering · 2 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Materials/Manufacturing

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Virginia Commonwealth University is a Carnegie R1 university located in Richmond, Virginia, and is seeking a tenure track faculty member in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering focused on Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics and High Temperature Composites. The successful candidate will develop a research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the department and university's educational mission.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will design, develop, and optimize AM processes and technologies for multiple applications for advanced ceramics and high temperature materials

It is expected that a selected candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching excellence and play a leading role in developing new courses on core principles in manufacturing processes, optimizing designs for AM, mechanical and industrial AM designs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate core courses and to develop new courses in these AM areas is highly desirable

Providing service to the MNE department, college, university, and professional community is essential

Qualification

Additive ManufacturingCeramics expertiseHigh temperature compositesAI-driven approachesExtramural fundingTeaching excellenceResearch program developmentProfessionalism

Required

The candidate must hold a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline

Expertise in AM of ceramics and high temperature composites

Focus on advancing materials and processes through the integration of AI-driven approaches and automation to ensure reliable performance in high temperature and harsh environments

Assistant Professor candidates will demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding and conducting impactful research

Associate/Full Professor candidates should have a well-developed research program and extramural funding

Commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences