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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Metrology and/or Advanced Manufacturing

Employer
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location
Charlotte, NC
Closing date
Sep 2, 2021

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
*Position Number:*003796
*Working Title:*Tenure Track Faculty Position in Metrology and/or Advanced Manufacturing
*Classification Title:*9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
*College:*College of Engineering (Col)
*Department:*Center for Precision Metrology
*Position Designation:*Faculty
*Employment Type:*Permanent - Full-time
*Months per year:*9
*Primary Purpose of Department:*The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science nurtures a professional, collaborative and supportive learning community in which all stakeholders (students, faculty, industry sponsors and partners) can succeed.
*Vacancy Open to:*All Candidates
*Description of Work:*The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.
To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*UNC Charlotte is well known for the breadth and strength of its metrology and advanced manufacturing research groups. These faculty work collaboratively in diverse areas including metal forming, metrology, additive manufacturing, surface finishing, machining, surface and dimensional metrology, freeform optics, and design of machines and instruments for advanced manufacturing. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science provides access to state of the art research facilities, including world-class metrology tools and extensive precision engineering production equipment. The Department is home to the internationally recognized Center for Precision Metrology (CPM), and has strong participation in the Center for Freeform Optics (CeFO) and Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) within the college; a strong candidate will be able to interact with these centers and other industry partners.
*Minimum Experience/Education:*UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
*Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:*Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field and a background in existing areas of metrology or manufacturing expertise or extend that expertise to new and emerging areas including, but not limited to, materials science, advanced data analytics in manufacturing, metal forming, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, composite materials and polymer processing. In addition, they must demonstrate significant accomplishments or outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching, and research, depending on the rank of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to: 1) develop nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research programs as evidenced by high-quality publications and successful mentoring of students; and 2) contribute to teaching and curriculum development at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; and 3) contribute to diversity initiatives at the University
*Special Notes to Applicants:*Review of applications will begin December 14, 2020. This position is anticipated to begin in August 2021.
Please upload the following documents:
1) Cover Letter
2) Vita
3) Statement of Research, Teaching and Leadership
4) Contact information for references
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
*Job Open Date:*12/11/2020
*Open Until Filled:*Yes
*Date Review of Applications will Begin:*12/14/2020
*Proposed Hire Date:*08/19/2021

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