Assistant / Associate Professor Positions in Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear

University of Texas at Dallas•Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for tenure/tenure-track faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering at the Associate and Assistant Professor levels. Applicants with a research focus in nuclear energy systems, including reactor materials and components, creep and corrosion, thermohydraulics, advanced manufacturing for nuclear applications, sensors for extreme environments, digital twins, and control systems for reactor operations, are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the core curriculum and the applicant's specialization area; to advise and mentor graduate students; to develop or to have established an independent, externally funded research program; to participate in all aspects of the department's activities; and to provide service to the UT Dallas and professional communities. The appointments commence for the fall 2026 semester.

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.
We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Nice To Haves

Applicants for appointment as Associate Professor should have an established and productive externally funded research program and a track record of excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the core curriculum and the applicant's specialization area
Advise and mentor graduate students
Develop or to have established an independent, externally funded research program
Participate in all aspects of the department's activities
Provide service to the UT Dallas and professional communities
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes
Contribute assessment information and data as requested
Establish and/or continue an independent line of research
Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication
Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints
Teach three (3) classes each academic year