What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) - Department of Materials Science and Engineering position at Case Western Reserve University?
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointments will be considered for starting dates as early as July 1, 2025.
We seek applicants with research focus on processing, properties, or (micro-) characterization, or computational methods of materials that support at least one area of environmental-, resource‑, or process sustainability or circular economy. Examples include materials for sustainable manufacturing, science of materials reliability and predictability of materials performance, and AI (artificial intelligence) for science and data stewardship of materials. The successful applicant is expected to establish an independent research program, foster meaningful collaborations involving departmental, cross-departmental, and university research strengths, and contribute to impactful research with national and international recognition. Further, the candidate is expected to teach and contribute to professional and university service at all levels.
Applicants must have a PhD in materials science or a related field and must hold potential for research leadership, interdisciplinary research, grant funding, teaching excellence, and service contributions. Candidates must demonstrate a stellar track-record of PhD and / or postdoctoral research, evidenced through significant and impactful publications in prominent journals. Candidates seeking positions at the assistant-professor level should demonstrate potential for excellence in innovative research. Candidates seeking positions at the associate-professor level should have established a significant research reputation nationally and possess a record of extramural funding.
Case Western Reserve University is an independent research university located in Cleveland's University Circle, a square mile urban district of cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions. The university is comprised of eight schools with approximately 12,500 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.
Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at or by email at . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
