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Assistant Professor - Engineering - 9 MONTH
Job Description
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Chemical Engineering
Department's Website:
https://chemical-engineering.uark.edu/index.php
Summary of Job Duties:
The Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the College of Engineering. While applications from all research areas are welcome, preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in the areas of experimental fluid mechanics, advanced materials, and/or energy. The Chemical Engineering department is home to 16 faculty members with diverse expertise spanning healthcare, energy, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and sustainability. With over $23 million in endowments, our department also houses five endowed chairs and eight endowed professorships supporting our research, teaching, and service activities.
The duties of this position include: (1) developing and sustaining an externally funded research program leading to national and international recognition; (2) teaching and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows; (3) performing service activities commensurate with the position.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will meet the minimum qualifications and as many preferred qualifications as possible:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field conferred by the start of employment
Demonstrated potential for high-quality research, including securing research funding and generating high-quality publications
Collaborative and interdisciplinary synergy with existing strengths on campus
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral research experience
Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and service to the department, university, and profession
Strong commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education
Commitment to promoting community and engagement
Additional Information:
About the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering
The department promotes a highly collaborative research environment and seeks applicants who share the vision of solving complex problems through multi- and inter-disciplinary teams. The department is home to an NSF IUCRC-funded MAST Membrane Center and the Chemical Hazards Research Center. Campus user facilities include the Arkansas High Performance Computing Center, Arkansas Nano & Bio Characterization Facility, Central Laboratory Animal Facility, High Density Electronics Center, National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, Nuclear-magnetic Resonance Laboratory, and Statewide Mass Spectrometry Center.
About the University of Arkansas
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains, the University of Arkansas is the nation's seventh fastest-growing public research university, consistently ranked among the top public universities and best values in the United States, and located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the state's first public university is classified R1 by the Carnegie Foundation among only two percent of universities in America with the highest level of research activity. For more information about the University, see http://www.uark.edu . U.S. News and World Report has ranked Fayetteville as a top-10 place to live in the U.S. for over the past 5 years based on quality of life, job market and value of living. Northwest Arkansas is home to Walmart, Tyson, and JB Hunt, and the region offers exceptional opportunities for research partnerships, internships, and post-graduation employment, as well as access to high-end amenities, world-class art, culture, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. For additional information about the area, see https://www.uark.edu/about/visitors-guide.php .
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Other (see special instructions for details)
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Christa Hestein, Professor, chesteki@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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