The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) invites applications at all academic levels for an appointment-stream professor position in Mechanical Engineering. Applicants should possess an MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Applicants with prior teaching and/or advising experience in an engineering program are particularly encouraged to apply.

Expertise in thermal sciences and mechanics of materials is desired, as is experience in such areas as engineering education. Relevant industrial/practical experience will be favorably viewed. The successful candidate will work with many students and should have good communication skills.

The MEMS Department currently has 32 tenured or tenure-track faculty members who generate over $15 million in annual research expenditures. The Department maintains cutting-edge experimental and computational facilities in its six core research competencies: materials for extreme environments; advanced manufacturing and design; soft matter biomechanics; computational and data-enabled engineering; nuclear and other sustainable energies; and quantitative and in situ materials characterization.

The successful applicant for this position will benefit from the resources, support, and multidisciplinary research environment fostered by interdisciplinary centers, including the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Research Computing (http://www.crc.pitt.edu - http://www.crc.pitt.edu/) and the Petersen Institute of NanoScience and Engineering (http://www.nano.pitt.edu - http://www.nano.pitt.edu/), located within the Swanson School of Engineering. The latter is a user facility which houses state-of-the-art materials characterization and fabrication capabilities.

Qualified applicants should submit their applications through this posting in the Pitt Talent Center (join.pitt.edu) under find positions faculty use keyword 24006100. The application should include the following materials in separate documents in pdf form: curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching plans, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants are also encouraged to submit a summary of past diversity activities and future interests in diversity. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. The candidate should be committed to high-quality teaching for a diverse student body and to assisting our department in enhancing diversity. The MEMS Department fosters an inclusive academic teaching, learning, and research culture that supports the success of its diverse faculty and students.

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The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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