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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Assistant Professor - 527570

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Alabama is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The role focuses on teaching, research, and service, particularly in the areas of solidification science and metal casting, while contributing to the department's growth and excellence in education and research.

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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

Build upon existing strengths in the Department, College, and University

Expand the scope of research within the department, College, and UA as a whole

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

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

Qualification

Ph.D. in Metallurgical EngineeringResearch in solidification scienceResearch in metal castingScholarly publicationsTeaching at undergraduate levelTeaching 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 prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues, particularly in the areas of metal casting and solidification science

Demonstrated interest and/or 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

Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program

Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels

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

Preferred

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

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

Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience

Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills