Assistant Professor – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Program at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Metallurgical and Materials engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program in metallurgical and materials engineering, with a focus in materials performance/failure analysis, structure-property relationships, extractive metallurgy, computational materials or related areas/fields.  Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research activities, teaching, mentorship of students, a commitment to diversity and collaboration, and service to the metallurgical and materials engineering profession.  Candidates should demonstrate potential to attract extramural funding.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in metallurgical and/or materials engineering or related field by the time their appointment begins. 

ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO:  The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been designated an R1 and Community Engaged university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.  Located in one of the largest binational communities in the world, UTEP is unique among research institutions. We enroll more than 25,000 students, most of whom are Hispanic. The Brookings Institution in 2017 ranked us as the No. 1 leader in equal access to higher education, based on a combination of research productivity and student social mobility. The University has annual externally funded research expenditures of $91 million, maintains an operating budget of $450 million and employs 4,000 people. With 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs available in eight colleges and schools, UTEP is the first national research university serving a 21st century student demographic.

Shielded by mountains on three sides, El Paso enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and a dry climate, making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. From its art and architecture to its celebrations and cuisine, El Paso is a vibrant southwest cultural hub. It is the 6th largest city in Texas, with a population of 683,577 (2017) and an area of 248 square miles. It has consistently been named one of the safest American cities with a population larger than 500,000.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT:  The UTEP College of Engineering is a vibrant research environment, integrating education, research and engineering practice and entrepreneurship as a potent economic stimulator for the region. The college and the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program has research centers and laboratories in the areas of space safety/mission assurance, polymer engineering, extractive metallurgy (electrorefining/electrowinning), advanced materials research, tissue engineering, 3D printing and manufacturing and materials management. For more information about the College of Engineering and the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program, please visit our websites: www.utep.edu/engineering or www.utep.edu/engineering/mmbme/.

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of interest, 2) detailed curriculum vitae, 3) transcripts, 4) research statement, 5) teaching statement, 6) three recent publications (if available) and 7) names and contact information of at least three references. 

Review of applications is expected to begin on October 1, 2019, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated appointment date is September 1, 2020. 

To apply, please visit www.utep.edu/employment.

Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, the University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all.   

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity in employment or the provision of services.