Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track | Nuclear Energy (INEF)
About The Position
Washington State University Tri-Cities ( WSU Tri-Cities ) is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Nuclear Engineering faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to join the newly established Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) . INEF is an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to recruiting talented new faculty, leveraging existing expertise across the WSU system, and collaborating with research partners, including the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), to address the increasing demands for reliable advanced energy solutions in the Pacific Northwest region and beyond. This faculty position is based at WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA . We are seeking candidates with expertise including the design, deployment, and optimization of nuclear energy with emphasis in areas of nuclear engineering and nuclear reactor design, analysis and operations and their roles in establishing future reliable and resilient energy solutions. Faculty appointed to this position will hold a tenure-track appointment in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) , with teaching and service responsibilities shared between INEF and SEAS. This tenure-track position will interact with the faculty across the WSU System in the nuclear engineering area, as well as with our WSU Pullman Nuclear Science Center that houses a 1 MW TRIGA reactor. Given the close collaboration between INEF and PNNL , it is expected that successful candidates will have the ability to apply for security clearance from the U.S. Department of Energy and/or PNNL ( as described in CFR Title 32.A.I.D.147 ), as this may be necessary to access restricted areas and resources.
Requirements
- Candidates for Assistant Professor must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field by the time of starting the position.
- Candidates for Associate Professor must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field by the time of starting the position and have a proven record of success as an Assistant Professor or equivalent experience in a National Lab or industry.
- Potential for conducting collaborative and cutting-edge research and securing external funding.
- Ability to develop and teach nuclear engineering and science undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Commitment to teaching excellence and student success for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues in written and verbal forms.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated research experience and a proven track record in the focus area the candidate is applying for.
- Experience with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- Experience in teaching and developing nuclear engineering related curricula.
- Minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in a related field.
- Ability to initiate novel teaching approaches, advancing the pedagogy of the field.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary groups in research and outreach.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an innovative, competitive, and nationally recognized research program in relevant areas.
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise and similarly relevant courses, including nuclear engineering and science related courses
- Contribute to advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participate in service to the INEF, department, college and/or university through committee work, recruitment (including that of highly qualified students), and interaction with industry.
- Collaborate closely with other appropriate faculty throughout the campus and University system.
- Establish and sustain significant external research funding in support of the research program.
- Participate in courses, laboratory, and curriculum development in relevant areas.
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
