Assistant Professor, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Posting Number
req20928

Department
Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Department Website Link
https://ame.engineering.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location
Main Campus

Address
1130 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights
The Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (AME) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in low-speed experimental aerodynamics. Priority will be given to candidates who have a strong background in fundamental fluid dynamics.

The successful candidate will be able to utilize the Arizona Low Speed Wind Tunnel (https://transition.arizona.edu/facilities/alswt) to conduct cutting edge research in fields such as aeronautics, flow control, boundary-layer transition, wind energy, and/or urban air mobility, among others. Candidates who can span several of these areas are also encouraged to apply. This position is part of the multi-year hiring process associated with growth in AME and the College of Engineering.

Review of applications will begin in December 2024 on a rolling basis; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected
  to establish an externally funded and nationally and internationally recognized
  research program, teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, and
  contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally
  underrepresented backgrounds.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to
  contribute to an environment that nurtures collaboration among researchers
  across the Department, College and University.
• The successful candidate will
  participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university
  service. In these, and other, ways the faculty member will help to develop
  innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity,
  ensuring equity, and expanding collaborations with community and business
  partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of hire.
• The selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.
• No
  experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for appointment at the Assistant Rank.

Preferred Qualifications

Rank
Assistant Professor

Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Academic

Job Category
Faculty

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$106,000 - $115,000

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
Start of Fall 2025

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
Farzad Mashayek

mashayek@arizona.edu

Mauro Oliveros

moliveros@arizona.edu

Open Date
10/18/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please submit the following documents:

1) Cover Letter

2) CV

3) In 'Additional Document 1' slot: Statement of Research Interests (no more than 3 pages).

4) In 'Additional Document 2' slot: Statement of Teaching Philosophy (no more than 2 pages).

5) In 'Additional Document 3' slot: Three Reference's Contact Information (phone and email).

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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