What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Professor position at Tennessee Tech University?
Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate courses in manufacturing & engineering technology. Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor level applicants) and engage in scholarly activities. Participate and develop a leadership profile in professional service.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned PhD in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited institution by start date of employment (for those applying at the Professor ranks) or a minimum of an MS degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a related field (for those applying at the Lecturer rank). All candidates should have the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the internal and external constituents of the Department. Excellence {for applicants at the Associate or Full Professor ranks) in teaching and scholarly activities as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publication and teaching (or similar experience) or evidence of potential excellence in teaching and scholarship (for applicants at Lecturer or Assistant Professor ranks). Applicants should be qualified to teach undergraduate courses in Manufacturing & Engineering Technology, develop a nationally recognized research program {Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank applicants) within one of our graduate degree granting departments, engage in scholarly activities and participate in college, university, professional society and community service. Each should have the desire and commitment to live at the forefront of scholarship in education and research and be a supporter of both active techniques in the classroom (collaborative learning, etc.) and externally funded research from federal and non-federal sources.
Preferred Qualifications
An earned bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a related area from an ABET accredited university. Expertise in the broad area of engineering technology aligned with the department's emphasis in mechatronics, foundry technology, smart manufacturing and technology management with teaching interests in metallurgy, robotics, automation, loT and / or process design are especially encouraged to apply as are those with research interests in smart foundry and manufacturing area related processes, etc.).
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