Assistant Professor - Advanced Energy
Assistant Professor - Advanced Energy
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40 Teaching. Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Mechanical Engineering department. Participate in undergraduate and graduate student advising as appropriate. Mentor graduate students in research and serve as the major advisor of Masters and Doctoral students.
40 Research. Establish a strong research agenda in areas of expertise that overlap support or expand the current research in the department leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals and conference proceedings. Collaborate with faculty and professional staff on KU campuses as appropriate.
20 Service. Perform Department School University and professional service activities normally expected of university faculty commensurate with rank. Participate in local national and international professional conferences and other activities appropriate to the discipline. Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Huazhen Fang
Position Overview
The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is seeking outstanding individuals for multiple tenuretrack faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with a focus on Advanced Energy. We seek dynamic and innovative scholars who are passionate about collaborative research teaching and contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions including but not limited to batteries and battery systems battery management systems advanced manufacturing advanced HVACR hardware design sustainable and energyefficient processes and products and thermal energy management systems.
Applications are sought from candidates with earned doctorates in mechanical engineering or closely related fields by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development of academic programs and a strong research program. Successful candidates will be resultsoriented have a record of superior scholarship have experience in externallyfunded research commensurate with the rank of appointment develop or maintain an externallyfunded research program and teach highquality courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The KU ME Department currently has programs leading to bachelors masters and doctoral degrees. Increasing research innovation and collaborations to make a difference in the world are priorities in the department.
KUs main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation; located in Lawrence a thriving city ofminutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The KU School of Engineering has embarked on a strategic plan that leads to significant expansion while maintaining and improving the existing highquality student programs. This approach drives growth in facilities faculty students leadership and research as it helps industry partners find the new talent designs and techniques they need to fuel economic growth and business success. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the Universitys innovative collaborative and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders build healthy and vibrant communities and make discoveries that will change the world.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application will include the following PDF files: 1 letter of application; 2 curriculum vitae; 3 a statement of research interests and plans on the order of two pages including one paragraph explaining how the applicant would pivot their research over time if their current area of interest were not fundable in the future; 4 a statement of teaching interests on the order of two pages; and 5 contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin January 9th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
40 Research. Establish a strong research agenda in areas of expertise that overlap support or expand the current research in the department leading to external grant support and publication in recognized refereed journals and conference proceedings. Collaborate with faculty and professional staff on KU campuses as appropriate.
20 Service. Perform Department School University and professional service activities normally expected of university faculty commensurate with rank. Participate in local national and international professional conferences and other activities appropriate to the discipline. Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Dr. Lin Liu and Dr. Huazhen Fang
- Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Ability to teach any foundational undergraduate mechanical engineering course as evidenced by coursework or previous teaching experience in undergraduate Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated potential to develop an externally funded research program.
- Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses at the university level.
Position Overview
The University of Kansas (KU) Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is seeking outstanding individuals for multiple tenuretrack faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with a focus on Advanced Energy. We seek dynamic and innovative scholars who are passionate about collaborative research teaching and contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions including but not limited to batteries and battery systems battery management systems advanced manufacturing advanced HVACR hardware design sustainable and energyefficient processes and products and thermal energy management systems.
Applications are sought from candidates with earned doctorates in mechanical engineering or closely related fields by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development of academic programs and a strong research program. Successful candidates will be resultsoriented have a record of superior scholarship have experience in externallyfunded research commensurate with the rank of appointment develop or maintain an externallyfunded research program and teach highquality courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The KU ME Department currently has programs leading to bachelors masters and doctoral degrees. Increasing research innovation and collaborations to make a difference in the world are priorities in the department.
KUs main campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the nation; located in Lawrence a thriving city ofminutes west of Kansas City in the forested hills of eastern Kansas. KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The KU School of Engineering has embarked on a strategic plan that leads to significant expansion while maintaining and improving the existing highquality student programs. This approach drives growth in facilities faculty students leadership and research as it helps industry partners find the new talent designs and techniques they need to fuel economic growth and business success. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the Universitys innovative collaborative and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders build healthy and vibrant communities and make discoveries that will change the world.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application will include the following PDF files: 1 letter of application; 2 curriculum vitae; 3 a statement of research interests and plans on the order of two pages including one paragraph explaining how the applicant would pivot their research over time if their current area of interest were not fundable in the future; 4 a statement of teaching interests on the order of two pages; and 5 contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin January 9th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
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