ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Materials Science and Engineering 00087141
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
Hiring Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until January 30, 2024
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time; Benefit-Eligible
Job Description
The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Metallurgical program of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). More experienced candidates may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.
MSE has 16 tenured/tenure-track faculty and five teaching/research faculty. The department offers ABET accredited undergraduate degrees in ceramic and metallurgical engineering, and graduate degrees in materials science and engineering along with ceramic and metallurgical engineering. The department has approximately 100 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students, placing it among the top twenty in size nationally. MSE faculty conduct research in diverse areas including ceramics and metals for extreme environments, polymers and bioactive glasses for healthcare applications, sustainable manufacturing of steel and cement for use in low-carbon infrastructure, and recovery of critical minerals from various process streams. MSE faculty have tripled their research expenditures in the past seven years, reaching over $8 million in the most recent academic year.
Candidates must have earned a doctorate in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field. Additionally, candidates are expected to be involved in undergraduate and graduate education, conduct internationally recognized and externally funded research, and participate in service to the university and profession.
About Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities. Founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.
Missouri S&T is a public university with three academic colleges: College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business, and the Kummer College for of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development. Together, the colleges are home to more than 400 titled faculty members, who share a strong commitment to leading-edge research and exceptional teaching. The university offers nearly 100 degree programs in engineering, science, computing and technology, business, social sciences, humanities, and liberal arts at the level of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as variety of professional certificates. With a total student enrollment of approximately 7,600, Missouri S&T provides students direct access to outstanding faculty, hands-on experiential learning opportunities, and a world-class, comprehensive education. Over 1,100 dedicated staff members support the university in its mission to create and convey knowledge to help solve the world's great challenges. The Carnegie Foundation classifies Missouri S&T as a higher research activity institution, with research expenditures in FY 2021 over $40 million. For more information, visit http://research.mst.edu/.
Interested candidates should provide a complete CV, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and names plus contact information for at least three references. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Aditya Kumar, chair of the search committee, atkumarad@mst.edu. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2023. The position is anticipated to begin in August 2024. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until January 30, 2024. All application materials must be submitted electronically to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resource Office athttps://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/to be processed. Acceptable electronic formats include PDF and Word.
Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a doctorate in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more subfields of hydrometallurgy, including leaching, solution purification, solvent extraction, ion exchange, metal recovery via electrowinning or electrorefining and waste treatment;
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals in hydrometallurgy and related fields;
- Experience in developing research proposals and securing funding from governmental agencies, industry partners, or other sources;
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to teaching excellence at all levels;
- Ability to develop and deliver lecture- and laboratory-based courses related to extractive metallurgy, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and/or metals processing;
- Commitment to MSE goals of increasing recruitment of students from minority and underrepresented groups, and providing an inclusive and supportive environment for students, staff, and faculty; and
- Commitment to engage in knowledge-dissemination and outreach activities that enhance the visibility of the university.
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