Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Mechanical Engineering
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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Mechanical EngineeringHiring Department: Mechanical and Industrial EngineeringLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1027836Posting Close Date: January 13 , 2025About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:Position SummaryThe Department of Mechanical and IndustrialEngineering at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for two tenure-trackfaculty positions in all areas of Mechanical Engineering. We have specialinterest in candidates with backgrounds in digital twin and AI/ML technologies,autonomous science, multiphysics modeling, advanced manufacturing, thermofluidsand phase transitions, and energy related fields. Computational and theoreticalscientists who are enthusiastic about teaching our diverse student body arewelcome to apply. Individuals will also be considered at associate or full professorrank if they possess outstanding qualifications commensurate with the rank. TheDepartment offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, andIndustrial Engineering and Operations Research, and currently has anundergraduate enrollment of about 900 and a graduate enrollment of about 207. Moreinformation about the Department can be found at Applicants are required tosend a letter of application indicating their qualifications, an up-to-date CVincluding the names and contact information of three references, and separateone-page statements outlining their future research and teaching plans. Forfullest consideration, applications must be submitted online at by December 16, 2024. Applicationswill be accepted until the positions are filled. The expected starting date isAugust 16, 2025. Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities are to develop and maintain an active, externally-funded research program as well as teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, participate in the intellectual life of the Department and University, and provide service to the University.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsApplicants are required to have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and are expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation