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How to Apply

Candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, research and teaching plans, diversity statement, publication list, and the names of four references to our website at http://mse.engin.umich.edu/facultysearch .

Review of applications will begin December 15.  Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact information:

E-mail: mse-search@umich.edu 

Subject: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Faculty Search Chair

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

The University of Michigan

2300 Hayward Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136

Summary

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), College of Engineering, University of Michigan, invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of inorganic functional materials.  The position is for an experimentalist at the assistant or associate professor level; in exceptional cases, appointment at the full professor level will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on applicants with a record of outstanding research accomplishment and promise in the fields of electronic, energy, and/or quantum materials.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation’s number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering’s mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering:

https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Required Qualifications*

We seek individuals to carry out research and teaching in highly collaborative environment, within MSE and across disciplines. The applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree in MSE or a related field and should be passionate about teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the field. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible , are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.