Assistant Professor in Mechanics and Materials

*Category:*: Faculty
*Department:*: Mechanical Engineering
*Locations:*: Binghamton, NY
*Posted:*: Sep 23, 2021
*Closes:*: Open Until Filled
*Type:*: Full-time
*Ref. No.:*: 01742
*Position ID:*: 137250
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the State University of New York at Binghamton invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the areas of Mechanics and Materials. The department is particularly interested in a candidate whose research intersects with the fields of AI, machine learning, advanced manufacturing or soft materials. The position will start effective Fall 2022.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 20 faculty members, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of approximately 400 and 110 students, respectively. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional information about the Mechanical Engineering Department at Binghamton University can be found online at [http://www.binghamton.edu/me/](http://www.binghamton.edu/me/).

Requirements:

Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. The successful candidate is expected to develop a research program capable of securing competitive external research funding. The candidate must also have the potential for quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is expected to address teaching needs in the above areas.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Application Instructions:

Applicants must provide a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching interests, and a list of at least three professional references, including addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers. Applications received by November 15, 2021 will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until an appointment has been made.