[Iefac.list] Tenure Track Faculty Positions

[Leonard Perry]

University of San Diego
Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
San Diego, CA

The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at the University of San Diego, an independent Catholic University, invites applications for tenure track faculty positions in mechanical engineering and industrial & systems engineering, with preference for assistant professor level positions.

USD provides a high quality undergraduate education by emphasizing small classes and a high level of faculty-student interaction. The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering has recently ranked as among the top 25 programs at non-Ph.D. granting institutions by U.S. News and World Report.

The school currently houses electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial and systems engineering departments. The preference in these hires will be for faculty that can teach in one of the disciplinary areas of need in the mechanical or the industrial and systems engineering department but also can teach and perform research in one the new development areas listed below.

Developmental Areas

  1.  Sustainability including Blue, Green, Clean, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Manufacturing
  2.  Bioengineering
  3.  Engineering Education

Disciplinary Teaching Needs

  *   Industrial and Systems Engineering: big data, data analytics, data -mining, operations research and simulation, sustainable engineering
  *   Mechanical Engineering: Thermo-Fluids, Mechanics-Materials, Engineering Design

We anticipate that these positions will start in the fall of 2014 and that candidates will have completed their PhD by that time in areas aligned with the school disciplines or the developmental areas. At least one degree in industrial and systems or mechanical engineering is expected.

We welcome faculty that would desire to work in an interdisciplinary cluster to build opportunities for faculty/student collaborations and promote interdisciplinary strength within the undergraduate curriculum. These faculty candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and research, mentoring undergraduates, and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity.

Required Conditions for Employment

  *   A PhD in an Engineering Discipline including Engineering Education completed by the time of employment
  *   At least one degree in a USD engineering discipline - or closely related (Electrical, Industrial and Systems, Mechanical)

Desired Conditions for Employment

  *   Demonstrated teaching capacity in one of the developmental focus areas (bioengineering, sustainability, embedded, education)
  *   Teaching philosophy and /or experience that demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and value consistent with USD
  *   A demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduates and fostering a climate of inclusion and diversity
  *   Contributes to making the faculty better representative as role models for prospective student populations
The ability to develop a successful research program at USD

To apply, go to http://www.sandiego.edu/hr/faculty and register for job IRC12208.

What to Submit

  1.  Letter of application that includes a statement that describes why the applicant thinks that USD would be a good fit
  2.  The letter should include a brief statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates why the applicant thinks they would be successful in a school that highly values excellence in teaching
  3.  The letter should also include a brief description of how the applicant would advance excellence research with undergraduate engineering students
  4.  A Curriculum CV
  5.  The names and contact information of three professional references

Where to submit


  *   Please submit all above materials to lorenas at sandiego.edu<http://apptrkr.com/408264>
  *   We will begin reviewing applicants December 16th.

USD, an independent Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving excellence, diversity and inclusion in its faculty, students and environment.



Leonard Perry, PhD, CQE, CSSBB
Associate Professor & ISyE Program Chair
Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Email: laperry at sandiego.edu<mailto:laperry at sandiego.edu>
Phone: 619.260.7558
Mobile: 619.675.4444
FAX: 619.260.2303

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