Month: October 2021

Carnegie Mellon University Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Carnegie Mellon University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, and Science

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications at
the Assistant or Associate (untenured) Professor level for a tenure-track faculty member in environmental
engineering. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the integration of chemical, biological, or geological
sciences with water resource engineering, engineered treatment systems, resource recovery, environmental systems
analysis, or other emerging water-related areas. Candidates with interdisciplinary expertise are highly desired. This
includes, but is not limited to, demonstrated integration of decision support, community engagement, equity,
and/or social justice into their research and/or teaching.

Carnegie Mellon University has a distinctive interdisciplinary education and research program. CEE has unique
education and research activities in sensing, control, information modeling and visualization of infrastructure and
environmental systems; environmental chemistry; water and air quality engineering and science; climate change
adaptation; engineering for sustainability and resilience; smart cities; environmental nanotechnology and
biotechnology; materials modeling; environmental justice, and energy systems analysis. We have state-of-the-art
experimental and computing facilities and offer unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues. In
support of interdisciplinary collaborations, joint appointment between CEE and another department or college at
Carnegie Mellon is possible. The mission, goals, current activities, and research center/institute engagements of the
CEE Department are described at www.cmu.edu/cee.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2021. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2021
and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August, 2022. E-mail inquiries concerning
this position may be sent to the Search Committee via CEE-FacultySearch@andrew.cmu.edu.

Please submit your application at apply.interfolio.com/95853 including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts
(official or unofficial), statement of research experience and interests, statement of teaching experience and
interests, a diversity statement (outlining how you have contributed to, or plan to contribute to, diversity, inclusion,
and equity), up to three publications or manuscripts, and a list of at least three references with contact information.
We will notify you in advance of any requests for reference letters. We seek a colleague with the ability to teach
effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop a robust, externally-funded research
program. You should have a doctorate in civil and environmental engineering or a related field by the start date for
the position. In your application, please discuss potential intersections with existing faculty research areas, and
alignment with one or more research centers and institutes within the department or university.

Carnegie Mellon is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural
dimensions. We welcome faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching
and service. We seek to meet the needs of dual-career couples and is a member of the Higher Education
Recruitment Consortium (HERC) that assists with dual-career searches

Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering – Swathmore College

Swarthmore College: Engineering Department

Location

Swarthmore, PA

Open Date

Aug 2, 2021

Description

The Department of Engineering at Swarthmore College invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate level beginning in Fall 2022.

We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and scholarship incorporates the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Specializations can range across the spectrum of engineering subfields, with particular interest in the areas of Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. We seek candidates with the ability to teach talented undergraduates from diverse backgrounds in introductory core courses as well as mid- to upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialization – see https://catalog.swarthmore.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=262 for current offerings.

Swarthmore’s Department of Engineering provides an ABET-accredited general Engineering major, with faculty distributed across the subfields listed above plus Computer Engineering, as well as a growing focus on Biomedical Engineering. All courses that count for our major have an attached laboratory component, and we place a strong emphasis on undergraduate research conducted with faculty. The department is housed in a brand-new building with dedicated laboratory space for new faculty.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see  http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

For the Assistant Professor rank, the successful candidate will have completed their PhD by January 2023. For the Associate Professor rank, the candidate must be a tenured Associate Professor at their current institution. Previous teaching experience is highly valued. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Candidates must submit a cover letter that addresses their interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and their preparation to teach and mentor undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Cover letters should also highlight any aspects of candidates’ research or teaching that address the cross-cutting focus areas of sustainability, social impacts of technology, engineering design, or bioengineering.

Additional application materials include a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references.

We understand the pandemic has affected the way scholars contribute and publish, so applicants should feel free to discuss work in progress as well as research disseminated in both non-traditional venues and peer-reviewed publications.

Apply via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/91573

We will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2021 and continue until available positions are filled. Feel free to address any questions to Matt Zucker, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair (mzucker1@swarthmore.edu).

PhAM is looking for PhD Students to Mentor Undergraduates

The Ph.D. Applicant Mentorship program (PhAM) is looking for CEE Ph.D students to serve as undergraduate student mentors! Mentoring our CEE undergrads is only a small time commitment, but it is fun, rewarding, and looks great on a CV! PhAM currently needs new mentors to help out with its two services: 1-on-1 Mentorship and Workshops (more info below!). Mentors can participate in one or both parts of the program.

Please fill out this survey to sign up: https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/join_PhAM

1-on-1 Mentorship

Mentors will be paired with a CEE undergraduate and are expected to meet with their mentee several times per semester. Some ways you might help your mentee are listed below:

For mentees graduating in 2-3 years, you can:

· Help them decide if they to want pursue a Ph.D.
· Suggest how to use their undergrad years to prepare for Ph.D. studies
· Share strategies for learning about Ph.D. programs

For mentees graduating in 0-2 years, you can:

· Help them find fitting Ph.D. programs
· Guide them through the Ph.D. application process
· Prepare them for interviews and help them evaluate offers

Workshops

Mentors are also invited to serve as panelists in 1-hour conversational workshops open to all CEE undergraduates. This semester’s workshops will be held in hybrid mode at:

11am on 10/15/2021 (Topic: Is grad school right for me? Master’s or Ph.D.?), and
11/12/2021 (Topic: How do I apply to grad school?).
Panelists will share their personal experience on each the topic at the beginning of the workshop, and they will help answer students questions during the Q&A that follows.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Alex Muscalus (amuscalus@gatech.edu) or Rachael Panik (rtpanik@gatech.edu).

2021-2022 Drexel Engineering Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative

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2021-2022 Drexel Engineering Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative

The Drexel Engineering Faculty Cluster Hiring initiative will facilitate interdisciplinary hiring and enhance strategic connections across colleges in alignment with thematic areas of our strategic plan. We embrace a collaborative approach that leverages our existing strengths and aims to address critical and significant societal challenges through emerging engineering methods and platforms across:

  • Renewable energy and power;
  • Health, wellness, and medicine;
  • Smart, integrated cities; and
  • Resource stewardship and sustainability.

This will be a multi-year process involving faculty across the College of Engineering as well as other schools and colleges throughout Drexel University, aimed at enhancing the research impact of the college; addressing enrollment growth and strategic teaching needs; advancing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and building on our widely-respected strengths in these rapidly evolving fields.

We seek faculty hires who will catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration across the cluster themes, attract significant external research funding, and enrich our undergraduate and graduate students’ experience.

The College of Engineering at Drexel University invites applicants for tenure-track assistant professor faculty positions across multiple departments in the cluster themes of energy and sustainability; smart, integrated cities; and health, wellness, and medicine.

Drexel University’s College of Engineering strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. The college values inclusion as a core strength and an essential part of our founder, AJ Drexel’s mission of preparing each new generation of students for productive professional and civic lives, while also focusing our collective expertise on solving society’s greatest problems.

Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CAEE) at Drexel University is seeking creative and collaborative tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor rank with research expertise and interest in the broad theme of Energy and Sustainability. The department is looking for candidates who can contribute to the richness of the student experience and will address critical issues in the built and natural environment. We envision a successful candidate will work at the intersections of academic units across the College of Engineering to build dynamic and exciting research in any one or more of the following areas: 1) Building systems or technologies, including modeling and data analytics, 2) Environmental issues related to resilience and vulnerability, 3) Impacts of climate, pollution, and land use, or 4) Sustainable cities and infrastructure needs for cities of the future.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Architectural or Civil Engineering or closely related area by the September 1, 2022 start date. A professional engineering license is desirable but not required.

Supplemental Posting Information

Since its founding in the midst of the industrial revolution in 1891, Drexel University has emphasized its strengths in engineering, science and technology to train future leaders. In little over a century, Drexel University has transformed itself into a large, comprehensive institution committed to excellence in education, research, and service to engineering society and the broader community. Although much has changed, the original mission of the University still rings true today. To learn more about each of the divisions and programs offered, visit Drexel Engineering (https://drexel.edu/engineering/).

Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university, and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America’s 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Application

To apply for this position, please visit Careers at Drexel. In one PDF, candidates should submit the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief research and teaching statement, a diversity statement (a diversity statement that presents and discusses the candidate’s past experiences, present efforts, and/or future aspirations to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of their academic careers – please feel free to consult the Office of Equality and Diversity for Drexel University’s position on equality and diversity), and the names of three external references. The submission deadline is November 8, 2021. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

For questions, please contact Jin Wen.