What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate or Full Professor Tribology / Materials / Energy position at University of Tulsa?
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Position Information
Position Title
Associate or Full Professor Tribology / Materials / Energy
Job Description
The College of Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position, at the associate or full professor level, with expertise in tribology and / or materials science and engineering with a focus on applications to energy-related areas such as hydrogen, carbon capture utilization and storage, and alternative energy systems. Faculty members are expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to the department's academic and service missions. Excellence in written and verbal communication is essential.
The level of appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and level of achievement. Appointment at the associate professor level will be considered for applicants with a proven track record as an independent researcher with demonstrated success in acquiring external research funds and mentoring graduate students, along with a growing national reputation. Appointment at the full professor level will be considered for applicants with a distinguished record of research achievement and publication, numerous Ph.D. graduates, and an established international reputation as a researcher. The applicant selected will be seated in the college's department that is determined to be the best match in terms of teaching and research interests, or a joint appointment in more than one department, in consultation with the dean of the college.
The University of Tulsa (TU) is located in Tulsa, with a population of over 1,000,000 in the metro area. With over $1.4 billion in endowment, The University of Tulsa is a private university with approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the Colleges of Engineering & Computer Science, Arts & Sciences, Business, Health & Natural Sciences, and Law. TU is one of the top 100 private U.S. research institutions and Oklahoma's highest-ranked private university. The College of Engineering & Computer Science has a strong national, international, and global reputation for Energy and Cyber Security with long-standing scholarship for service programs supported by the NSF and the NSA. TU also boasts large-scale research facilities home to numerous Industry / University partnerships and consortia for over 50 years. The College is home to 53 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 22 research or teaching faculty who support the research, teaching, and service mission. The college has 6 Ph.D. programs that produce excellent scientists and engineers for placement as professors and researchers at universities, industries in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world, and at national labs.
Instructions for Applicants :
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of three references with contact information including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The appointment is anticipated to begin as early as Fall of 2025.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
PhD in related field; teaching experience and research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Standard office environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F187P
Open Date
01 / 30 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
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