Asst Professor
University of North Texas at Dallas
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Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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| Posting Title | Asst Professor |
| Department | UNT-Materials Science & Engineer-130330 |
| College/School | College of Engineering |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | Our strength is underpinned by our commitment to excellence in student engagement, teaching and research. We integrate our research with teaching, and provide ample opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to learn from experienced faculty through hands-on laboratory work. Our faculty research covers a broad portfolio and includes structural alloys, engineering ceramics, radiation resilient glasses, materials for wear, corrosion, medical implants, additive manufacturing, electronic materials for sensors, transistors, optoelectronics and energy conversion. In short, whatever your specific materials interest, at UNT you will find a home at a Tier 1 research university with excellent research facilities, exceptional faculty mentoring and teaching, and superb opportunities to develop as a scientist-engineer. The Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (CAAAM), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing, the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes Institute (AMMPI), a research institute which is focused to test, develop and process next-generation materials via rapid combinatorial assessment and advanced processing technologies and the Materials Research Facility (MRF) with advanced characterization capabilities. A successful candidate will work closely with the CAAAM and AMMPI associated faculty and researchers in multidisciplinary areas complementary to advanced rechargeable batteries, materials, and characterization. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The University of North Texas seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure track position in Materials Science and Engineering (MTSE). Applicants are sought at the Assistant Professor level with a strong research experience in additive manufacturing (AM) of materials. A successful candidate must be capable of developing a strong externally funded research program and have a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. Salary, benefits, and teaching load typical for a major research university can be expected. UNT, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) in the North Texas region, has built a state-of-the-art Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (CAAAM, caaam.unt.edu), a State of Texas funded multi-million-dollar initiative with a multi-disciplinary focus on further advancing the science and technology of additive manufacturing. Additionally, the existing Materials Research Facility (MRF, mrf.research.unt.edu) has a complementary suite of advanced analytical equipment. A successful candidate is expected to work closely with the CAAAM and MRF associated faculty and researchers in multidisciplinary areas related to AM. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field, and have demonstrated expertise in processing-microstructure-property relationships in additively manufactured materials. Materials of interest include metals and ceramics for aerospace, biomedical, and oil and natural gas industries. A strong publication record and the potential to succeed in securing external research funding and mentoring graduate students are required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preference will be given to applicants who provide detailed plans on how they envision collaborating on research with members of the MTSE department and faculty within the UNT College of Engineering. Candidates should have experience with experimentally and computationally-assisted methods for material design, process optimization, and performance prediction, and at least one degree from a US institution. |
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| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement |
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1014P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must apply online at jobs.untsystem.edu. Submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research plans, and the name and contact information of three professional references. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/64860 |
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