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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Associate Professor - 527626

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Alabama is seeking applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The role focuses on developing and leading a research group in areas such as solidification science and metal casting, while also contributing to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Responsibilities

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

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

Demonstrate a clear potential to successfully 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

Contribute to the overall mission of teaching, research, and service in the department, college, and university

Qualification

Ph.D. in Metallurgical EngineeringResearch in solidification scienceResearch in metal castingScholarly publicationsTeaching at graduate levelEffective communication skillsInterpersonal 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 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

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated the ability construct and sustain a quality research program

Exhibit excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels

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