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Assistant/Associate/Professor in Aerospace
Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate/Professor
Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2023
Details
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah ( https://mech.utah.edu/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of aerospace, with an anticipated start date in Fall 2023. Candidates at the assistant, associate, or professor rank are sought with primary research expertise in aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, and fluid mechanics. Some specific areas of interest include: turbulent boundary-layer flows, aeroacoustics, aeroelasticity, rotorcraft aerodynamics, high-altitude aerodynamics, wind-turbine aerodynamics, active flow control, turbomachinery, turbine cooling, sustainable aviation, aerospace design, and data-driven modeling approaches to aerospace. Preference will be giving to candidates with experimental research expertise. Excellent candidates with expertise in other topics of relevance to aerospace will also be considered.
Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of high-quality research as evidenced by scholarly publications, and they must exhibit strong potential (junior faculty) or an established record (senior faculty) of extramural funding and teaching effectiveness. Successful candidates will be able to actively contribute to the Department’s growing research presence in aerospace. Additionally, candidates are expected to develop and teach core aerospace-related courses and develop new courses that support the mechanical engineering graduate program. Applicants are expected to have an earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
The University of Utah is a tier 1 research institution that is home to more than 30,000 students, world-class faculty and researchers, a medical campus, and many start-up companies. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, fueled by the State of Utah’s Engineering Initiative, and currently houses more than 40 tenure-line faculty members, over 1,000 undergraduate and 250 graduate students (150 PhD students).
The University of Utah campus is situated in Salt Lake City, a growing, increasingly diverse, metropolitan city with a population of 1M nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The greater SLC valley is an important economic hub of the mountain west and is home to a number of large technology and fortune 500 companies. SLC residents enjoy a highly accessible and walkable downtown with vibrant restaurants, sports, nightlife, LGBTQ+ and cultural events. Salt Lake City residents enjoy easy access to national parks (8 within a few hours’ drive), world-class skiing/snowboarding (7 resorts within 1 hour), hiking, fishing, biking, and rafting/kayaking. In addition, faculty members enjoy free access to public transportation and the convenience of an international airport located only 15 minutes from campus.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the U is committed to recruiting, welcoming, and supporting a diverse community of undergrad and graduate students, postdocs, scientists, staff, and faculty. The department’s EDI statement is available at: https://www.mech.utah.edu/department/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2023. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: (1) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and specifying which courses the applicant is interested in teaching, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, and (5) contact information for a minimum of three references. We also require (6) a one-page statement that describes how the candidate will contribute to fostering an inclusive research and teaching environment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (uploaded as “Applicant Document – Other”).
For application submission questions, please contact department manager Tiffany Benson ( [email protected] ) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1495 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To Request a Reasonable Accommodation For a Disability Or If You Or Someone You Know Has Experienced Discrimination Or Sexual Misconduct Including Sexual Harassment, You May Contact The Director/Title IX Coordinator In The Office Of Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email:[email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 11/21/2022
Close Date 02/15/2023
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN00953CF
Type Faculty
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