Assistant Professor Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
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Position Summary:
The Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU www.fau/engineering/ome/ is inviting applications for Assistant Professor level tenuretrack positions in the broad areas of highspeed aerodynamics compressible flows hypersonics gas dynamics highspeed propulsion and other related areaswith applications in Aerospace Mechanical and Ocean Engineering. Exceptional candidates in other areas of research will also be considered. Interest in these areas is consistent with FAUs strategic plan Race to Excellence and aims to build on and strengthen the universitys core research strength in mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering. The assistant professor will split their time between the Boca Raton and Dania Beach campuses. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis through the deadline.
The Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at FAU has a student body of over 600 undergraduate and 110 graduate students. The Mechanical Engineering program includes BS MS and PhD degree programs. The OME departments recent investments in research include a Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) a clean room and several other updates to various experimental and computational facilities. PhD programs include those with majors in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace Engineering Concentration Mechanical Engineering with Neuroengineering Concentration and Ocean Engineering. For more information about OME please visit www.ome.fau.
The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) is among the top three fastest progressing engineering colleges in the nation (US News and World Report Rankingsand was ranked 91 among public institutions (US News and World Report Ranking 2024. FAU CECS is internationally recognized for cuttingedge research and education in the areas of computer science artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics computer engineering electrical engineering biomedical engineering and biorobotics civil environmental and geomatics engineering mechanical engineering and ocean engineering. The College research efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the Department of Defense (DOD) the Department of Transportation (DOT) the Department of Education (DOEd) the Department of Energy (DOE) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) the State of Florida and various industry partners. The College also utilizes additional institutional research resources through fellow appointments of its faculty in four University Institutes of research excellence/pillars namely the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering (ISENSE) the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) the StilesNicholson Brain Institute (IBRAIN) and the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (IHEALTH). The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science offers degrees with a modern twist that bear specializations in areas of national priority such as AI cybersecurity internetofthings transportation and supply chain management and data science. The College has a student body of approximately 2900 undergraduate and 1500 graduate students. For more information about the College please visit www.eng.fau.
Florida Atlantic University established in 1961 officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today the University serves more than 32000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. FAU is designated a Hispanicserving institution ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information visit www.fau.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach County the city of Boca Raton and surrounding areas provide the best of everything schools beautiful beaches pristine surroundings indoor and outdoor recreation restaurants theaters entertainment shopping and much more. Boca Raton also offers a diverse array of communities activities and residents.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a doctorate degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering ocean engineering aerospace engineering or a closely related field.Applicants should demonstrate the potential to establish a highquality extramurally funded research program excel at teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and work collaboratively within the college and across the university.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
College of Engineering and Computer ScienceLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following in PDF format: (i) a cover letter (ii) research and teaching statements (iii) an uptodate CV and (iv) names and contact information of three references.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
As a Hispanicserving institution Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools a vibrant and safe community and a subtropical climate conductive to yearround outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
