Assistant Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering

Abilene Christian University • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Abilene Christian University invites applications for up to two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Nuclear Science and Engineering, with consideration given to candidates possessing qualifications and experience suitable for the Associate Professor level. These are nine-month full-time appointments. The successful candidates will be integral to developing and expanding the university’s new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering, teaching advanced coursework, advising graduate students, and engaging in innovative research aligned with the university’s strategic vision. These faculty members will be responsible for teaching coursework across several areas, including nuclear engineering, reactor theory, instrumentation, and advanced topics such as machine learning and system control. They will serve as research advisors for Master’s and PhD students. They are also expected to work to obtain external grants, support curriculum development, and collaborate with the university’s NEXT Lab and its planned molten salt research reactor project, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and educational opportunities. Importantly, this position is rooted in the core values of Abilene Christian University. The university is committed to cultivating a community of Christian scholars dedicated to inspiring students to live integrated, Christ-centered lives of service. Faculty are expected to exemplify these values through their teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. Our mission is to motivate students to love learning, seek truth, and integrate their Christian faith with their professional pursuits. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a twenty-first century nuclear science and engineering program that combines rigorous scientific inquiry with a faith-based approach to education, preparing graduates to be leaders in the field of nuclear technologies.

Requirements

• All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
• Candidates for these positions should hold a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate strong potential for excellence in graduate teaching
• Possess research interests aligned with nuclear reactor systems, nuclear physics, and related disciplines
• Demonstrate the ability to secure external research funding
• Effectiveness in communication, mentorship, and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Developing and expanding the university’s new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering
• Teaching advanced coursework
• Advising graduate students
• Engaging in innovative research aligned with the university’s strategic vision
• Teaching coursework across several areas, including nuclear engineering, reactor theory, instrumentation, and advanced topics such as machine learning and system control
• Serving as research advisors for Master’s and PhD students
• Working to obtain external grants
• Supporting curriculum development
• Collaborating with the university’s NEXT Lab and its planned molten salt research reactor project

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree