Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago
Clinical Assistant Professor of Innovative Materials and Director of Clean Room Operations
Kennesaw State University is a leader in innovative teaching and learning, and they are seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Innovative Materials and Director of Clean Room Operations. This role involves developing and maintaining the university's cleanroom facility and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in materials and device physics.
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Responsibilities
Develop, launch, and maintain Kennesaw State University's cleanroom facility (year round). This may include:
Oversee acquisition, installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of clean room equipment, including space planning and vendor partnerships
Oversee facility and infrastructure needs and changes, including power, water, and gases
Oversee scheduling and access management to ensure appropriate use of the facility
Coordinate cleanroom activities and provide support for research and instructional activities utilizing the cleanroom
Serve as primary liaison with Environmental Health and Safety and other regulatory bodies
Provide documentation including safety audits and operational metrics
Monitor inventory and coordinate procurement and disposal of supplies and consumables
Develop materials and device fabrication process
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, with an emphasis on materials and device physics, growth, fabrication, and characterization
Participate in research and teaching using the cleanroom equipment
Some additional service to Department, College, University and/or professional community may be expected
Qualification
Required
An earned Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is required at the time of hire
Exceptional work experience in clean room operation (5+ years) is required
Preferred
10+ years of experience with setup, operation, and maintenance of materials growth and lithography tools in a clean room environment, or related equipment
Experience in preparing or supporting proposals to external funding agencies and/or administering access for external users
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