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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Professor - 527627

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The University of Alabama is inviting applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The role focuses on research in solidification science and metal casting, with an emphasis on developing and leading a productive research group while contributing to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Responsibilities

Develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise

Teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department’s core degree programs

Develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact

Collaborate with existing faculty in key focus areas within the MTE Department and the College of Engineering

Qualification

Ph.D. in Metallurgical EngineeringResearch in solidification scienceResearch in metal castingScholarly publications10+ years faculty experienceInterpersonal skillsMentoring skills

Required

Earned Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution

Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues

Demonstrated record in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, and/or materials science education and professional service in area(s) of specialization

10+ years of experience as a tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution

Have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally

Significant record of scholarship in an engineering department with undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Applicants must also meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Professor

Preferred

Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally particularly in the areas of metal casting and solidification science

Significant record of scholarship in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs

Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills