The University of Georgia ยท 1 month ago
Open Rank Faculty - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Athens, GA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Georgia, a prestigious institution known for its commitment to higher education, is seeking candidates for multiple Open Rank Faculty positions in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidates will develop strong research programs in areas such as artificial intelligence for manufacturing, advanced automation, and systems engineering, while also contributing to teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Responsibilities
Develop strong research programs in the areas of artificial intelligence for manufacturing, advanced automation and controls, robotic systems, systems engineering, intelligent design, electric mobility, and computational fluid dynamics
Work collaboratively with existing faculty at the University of Georgia, including faculty in cross-cutting units such as the new Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture and the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility
Develop a vigorous, high-impact, externally funded research program; work closely with other members recently hired to these research clusters and existing faculty; effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scientists; and effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Qualification
Required
All candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
Candidates considered for the associate professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution
A demonstrated record of research and scholarly achievement appropriate to rank (evidenced by peer-reviewed publications)
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application: A detailed curriculum vita, A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages, A research statement not to exceed 2 pages, The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
Founded in 1785
10001+ employees
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