Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering
Job Description
Operating Title
Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Mechanical EngineeringCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH CEPS Mechanical EngineeringSummary of Position
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for an Associate Chair at the rank of associate professor with tenure, with a start date in August 2024.
We are seeking individuals with a strong interest and experience in promoting excellence in research, teaching, and service to grow the national and international scholarly reputation of the department. The successful candidate will assist the Department Chair with faculty development and the growth and diversification of our undergraduate and graduate programs as well as with accreditation.
The Department of Mechanical Department at UNH has built a strong reputation for performing research in advanced manufacturing, autonomous robotics, fluid dynamics, materials science, mechanics, ocean engineering and renewable energy. We are particularly interested in individuals who can advance the research mission of the department through their own scholarly pursuits in any area of mechanical engineering that supports or complements the department’s current research.
Responsibilities
The Associate Chair’s responsibilities include sharing in administrative duties, as assigned by the Chair. These duties can include chairing committees, serving as an additional liaison with the College, supporting faculty development, assisting in the management of students, and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the department. The Associate Chair shall serve as Chair in the absence of the latter. The three-year term provides a training period after which the Associate Chair may have the opportunity to transition to the Chair position. The Associate Chair will have a reduced teaching load and will be expected to continue their scholarly pursuits for the duration of their appointment. Additional resources will be provided for this purpose.
Additional Job Information
The application package must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, documents stating specific leadership interests and plans, teaching interests, and research plans (two-page maximum each), and the names of at least three references. In the cover letter, applicants should address how their professional training makes them well-suited for the advertised position and share their experience or ideas for contributing to an open and inclusive research environment. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
The target date for applications is February 1st, 2024, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Please apply directly online at: https://jobs.usnh.edu. Questions should be addressed to: Christopher White, Professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, 03824, chris.white@unh.edu.
Posting Number
PF0824FY24Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline and have significant academic experience and accomplishments, a demonstrated record of innovative research, high-quality scholarship, and an exceptional teaching record. They should possess the intellectual vision, proven leadership experience in administration, and strong collaborative abilities to work with a dynamic and diverse department. They should have a desire to help shape and lead the department’s next stage of development in the growth of its graduate programs and research portfolio; academic curricular innovation; faculty, staff, and student development; local and global research collaborations; diversity planning and development; facilities management and expansion; and the further enhancement of the department’s national and international scholarly reputation.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which
includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58635Percent Time Information (FTE)
100Faculty Information
Tenure-TrackType of Position
FacultyPosting Date
12/01/2023Open Until Filled
YesInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoAppointment Type
TenuredThis position is responsible for the supervision of
Students , Professional, Administrative, and Technical , Operating Staff , Adjunct Staff , Extension Educators, Academic AdministratorsSpecial Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
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