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Working/Functional Title
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
Position Summary
The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenuresystem faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or (Full) Professor.
Candidates must have an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment with an anticipated start date of August 16 2025. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a sustainable externally funded and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; participate in institutional and professional service; and support the universitys mission in advancing diversity equity and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could have an impact and complement the existing strengths within the department.
Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills excellent written and oral communication skills an ability to work in a collaborative research environment and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are possible considering existing strengths and capabilities and the candidates preferences. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academicyear position in the tenure system with tenure if appropriate. Successful candidates are expected to elevate the reputation of MSU through their professional activities. Those who conduct research that enhances or is related to aspects of inclusion and equity are of high interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate Mechanical Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must have an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Desired Qualifications
Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills excellent written and oral communication skills an ability to work in a collaborative research environment and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity.
Required Application Materials
The application must include the following materials:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter summarizing your qualifications
- A onepage teaching vision statement
- A onepage research vision statement
- A onepage diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) vision statement which should include:
- Your awareness and education in DEI
- Examples of your work in DEI
- Assessment and outcomes of your DEI work
- Demonstrated impact of your efforts
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references
In your application please describe the potential impact of your work and how it aligns with the existing strengths of the Department College or other programs at MSU.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on 12/1/2024 and continue until the position is filled. Data indicates a paucity of underrepresented minorities and women faculty in Mechanical Engineering (ME); individuals from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions about this position are welcome and should be directed to the search committee chair by email at .
Review of Applications Begins On
12/01/2024
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Statement
The Department of Mechanical Engineering comprises 41 tenuresystem faculty six teaching faculty and approximately 150 graduate and 1400 undergraduate students. We offer a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics and an online M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Our faculty conduct cuttingedge interdisciplinary research in four broad areasBiomechanics Dynamic Systems and Controls FluidThermal Science and Engineering and Solid Mechanics Design and Manufacturingwith collaborators across the Colleges of Engineering Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Human Medicine Natural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine as well as the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
