Regular Faculty

Position Summary
The Department of Nuclear Engineering & Industrial Management at the University of Idaho Idaho Falls Center for Higher Education invites applicants for a high profile tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor rank in all areas of nuclear science engineering and closely related fields including but not limited to contemporary and advanced nuclear fuel cycle analysis including artificial intelligence and machine learning neutronics and core design cybersecurity nuclear integrated energy systems operations fuel recycling spent fuel disposition transport and storage. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college and department bylaws. The University of Idaho seeks bold deeply collaborative colleagues with a leading national reputation. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering Radiological Engineering Nuclear Physics or Plasma Engineering. The applicant must also demonstrate a strong sustained track record of extramurally funded research across an array of federal and state agencies. Candidates in existing partnerships with national laboratories are highly desirable. The applicant will be expected to engage and foster strong collaborations with faculty across the NEIM Department the main University of Idaho campus in Moscow and Idaho Falls Center for Higher Education as well as collaborate with Idaho National Laboratory other academic institutions in Idaho and external consortia. The successful candidate will be committed to an active role within the Department by teaching courses in areas of their expertise assisting with recruiting efforts both nationally and within the mountain west and engaging in high impact external and internal service activities. They must be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. There is a high possibility that this position will be jointly appointed with Idaho National Laboratory to facilitate direct interaction with leading researchers in a wide range of fields.

Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Nuclear Engineering Nuclear Physics Radiological Engineering or Plasma Engineering. A record of research demonstrated by external funding publications professional society recognition impact on the profession. Experience with written and verbal communication. Experience with research and teaching in nuclear engineering and/or related fields in an academic environment consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Experience working with national laboratories or research consortia. Experience in a collaborative research environment. Principal investigator experience managing multiple grants Sustained history of leading large scale research teams. Eligibility to obtain a Joint Appointment with Idaho National Laboratory. Maintain active membership(s) in professional organization(s) Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance. Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho within 5 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
BS in Nuclear Mechanical Civil or Environmental Engineering Experience in mentoring junior professionals. Evidence of a high impact career. Demonstrated evidence of a strong national reputation.