Open Rank Faculty Position No. #53364
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for an open rank, full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty position beginning in the Fall 2019 semester. We are seeking a highly qualified faculty member in all areas of mechanical engineering. Priority will be given to individuals with expertise in solid mechanics or dynamics, with a particular focus on metamaterials or biomechanics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and sustain internationally recognized research programs, and participate in multi-disciplinary research projects in the Lyle School and the university.
Applications received by November 30, 2018 will be given priority considerations. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research and a list of four references should be sent to ME-Faculty-Search@lyle.smu.edu. Please refer to position number 53364 in all correspondence. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
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