Title:

270-NN - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

Additional Titles:

280-NN - Associate Professor

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) at Washington State University invites applications from outstanding candidates for two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering.

One position will focus on experimental research, while the other will be on theoretical/modeling work. Candidates with research interests in ceramic materials will be given the highest priority. Experience in ceramic processing, powder processing, functionally graded materials, and ceramic coatings will be of significant interest for the experimental position. Expertise in the processing-structure-properties relationship in ceramics related to thermomechanical properties for extreme applications, such as hypersonic flight, will be a plus. For the theoretical candidates, experience in data science or materials informatics methods to study ceramic materials will be of significant interest. Experience in Big data, machine learning, and high entropy materials will be a plus. Exceptional candidates with expertise in other areas of ceramic materials will also be considered.

MME currently has about 40 instructional faculty members, 900 undergraduate students, 90 Ph.D. students, and 20 M.S. students. The current annual extramural research expenditure is about $10 million in MME.

It is expected that the successful candidate will, in collaboration with the current faculty, play a leading role in building interdisciplinary teams with substantial external research funding in the respective area and be an effective instructor for undergraduate and graduate classes in materials science and engineering. Candidates must show a record of scholarly and educational activities and accomplishments demonstrating the potential to become outstanding educators.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, metallurgy, or a related field by the employment start date

• Demonstrated record of accomplishments to build a robust research program

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to collaborate with internal and external groups to build successful interdisciplinary teams with substantial externally-funded research portfolios.

• Demonstrated leadership roles in the respective areas, and effective instructors of undergraduate and graduate classes in mechanical engineering.

• Candidates at the Associate Professor level must possess superior leadership skills and experience applicable to leading large, externally-funded research programs.

About WSU:

Washington State University is one of the nation’s top 35 public research universities in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering, according to U.S. News and World Report. WSU is among 108 public, and private universities in America recognized with the “very high research activity” categorization and among 240 universities and colleges nationwide to earn the “community engagement” classification from the Carnegie Foundation. Close collaborations exist with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA, and the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. WSU has excellent faculty-friendly policies, including a partner accommodation program.

About Pullman, Washington:

With a population of 33,000, Pullman is a quintessential college town—one of the top 10 in the nation according to MSN’s 2012 report on the “Best College Towns in North America.” Recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as the “Best Place to Raise Kids” in Washington State, Pullman consistently boasts one of the top school districts in the state. Situated to the east of the Cascade Mountains, Pullman enjoys a dry four-season climate, with sunny, warm summers, relatively mild winters, and excellent access to outdoor recreational opportunities. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit http://www.pullmanchamber.com.

WSU is an EEO/AA/ADA employer committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and has faculty-friendly policies, including a partner accommodation program, on-site childcare availability, and an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the advancement of women faculty in science, engineering, and math (see https://advance.wsu.edu/initiatives/). These open positions are part of WSU’s priority to build a diverse faculty, and, as such, female and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)

Department Name:

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-2920

Department Link:

https://mme.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track:

Tenure Track

Position Type:

Permanent

Screening Begin Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin September 01, 2022.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Statement of Research Interests, 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and 5) names of five (5) references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Cover Letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) Statements of Research Interests

4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

5) Names of five (5) references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.