DescriptionThe Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering atthe University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for atenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Applicants musthave a demonstrated ability or potential to make significant contributions inexternally funded research and publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

 The MAE Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees inmechanical engineering and an undergraduate minor in aerospace engineering. TheDepartment is currently the largest in the College of Engineering and AppliedSciences with an enrollment of approximately 550 undergraduate and 30 graduatestudents. Located in the beautiful front range of the Rocky Mountains, theDepartment benefits from its proximity to a wide range of high tech industrialand military organizations.

 The successful candidate will be expected to makebalanced contributions in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels,research, and campus and professional service.

All outstanding candidates whose research interestspertain to aerospace engineering will be considered, but preference will begiven to applicants working in the areas of Thermal/Fluid Systems,specifically:

•             Propulsion•             GasDynamics

•             Hypersonics•             SpaceEnvironment

 Applications submitted by 1/15/2019 will receive fullconsideration.

 The University of Colorado offers a comprehensivebenefits package. Information on benefits programs can be found at:https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/new-employee

 The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one offour campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. UCCS is among the fastest growinguniversities in the state and is consistently ranked as one of the top Westernregional universities by U.S. News & World Report and has earnedrecognition as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in 2018 by The Chronicleof Higher Education.

 Colorado Springs, (pop. 500K+) is situated at the base ofPikes Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was recentlyranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top Best Places to Live inthe U.S.

 
http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/ The University of Colorado is committed to providing asafe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist inachieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospectiveapplicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include acriminal history record check, educational verification, and, when appropriate,a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

 UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative actionemployer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of itscommitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity,the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities,including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formatsof this ad can be provided upon request for with disabilities by contacting theOffice of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

 The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires thatverification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees bythe end of the third day of work.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field
  

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Nov 7, 2018
Unposting Date: Ongoing