Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - Assistant Professor - 530179

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the department. Candidates with particular research emphasis and interests in the areas of solidification science and metal casting are of particular interest and thus are strongly encouraged to apply. The MTE department offers a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering undergraduate degree and has a sustained enrollment of more than 80 students. The MTE department also has active M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science with a total sustained graduate enrollment of more than 40 students. The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and the Styslinger College of Engineering consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary portions of their overall mission. Candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the MTE department and the Styslinger College of Engineering. An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the MTE Department and the Styslinger College of Engineering, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable. The Styslinger College of Engineering and the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department’s core degree programs. The department, college and university are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our college family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community. The MTE department and the Styslinger College of Engineering also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the MTE department’s core degree programs. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated record of prior research work and a record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues, particularly in the areas of metal casting and solidification science.
Demonstrated interest and/or record in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, and/or materials science education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Show the potential to construct and sustain a quality research program.
Exhibit the potential for excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated a record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and/or internationally.
Significant record of scholarship in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Post-doctoral experience or other similar post-graduate experience.
Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact.
Collaborate with existing faculty in key focus areas within the MTE Department and the Styslinger College of Engineering, as well as potential colleagues across the campus.
Develop and teach classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise.
Teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the Department’s core degree programs.
Support the collegial, welcoming, and supportive spirit of the community.