Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with
a 9-month appointment. This individual will teach undergraduate and graduate
engineering classes, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and will be
expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program. Generous
startup packages are available.
The department offers BS degrees to approximately 450 undergraduates with an
average high school GPA of 3.82 and participates in the programs of the
University Honors College. The MS and PhD programs serve approximately 40
graduate students. The faculty includes 2 NSF Career Awardees and produces
over 100 publications per year. Annual research expenditures are approximately
$1.8 million. For further information, please see the department web page at
http://www.meeg.uark.edu/ .
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in
Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with a strong
background and experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to
apply: Traditional and advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, 3D printing,
experimental mechanics of materials, and mechanical design. Exceptional
candidates in other areas will also be considered. Preference will be given to
applicants with industrial experience and those who can complement existing
strengths in the department. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate
level courses in Mechanical Engineering is required. The ability to develop and
teach courses in traditional and advanced manufacturing is strongly desired.
Location: The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is the flagship campus of the
University of Arkansas System and the major research and PhD-granting
institution in the state. The Carnegie Foundation ranks the University of Arkansas
in its highest “Research University/Very High Activity” classification.
Fayetteville, located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, retains a
small college-town atmosphere amidst a growing metropolitan area of more than
440,000 people. The area is home to the headquarters of major companies
including Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson, Inc. Cultural attractions include the
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Walton Arts Center. Please
see http://www.nwacouncil.org for further information. The University, Fayetteville
and the Northwest Arkansas region have been recognized as:
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#7 among Top College Sports Towns- 2010 by Forbes
#4 among Best Places for Business and Careers - 2009 by Forbes
#9 among Healthiest Housing Markets- 2009 by Builder Magazine
#7 among Best Places to Live, Work and Play- 2008 by Kiplinger
#23 among Top Colleges for Outdoor Recreation– 2012 by Outdoor
Magazine
Where To Apply: Submit an application by emailing a single PDF file that
contains a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research
interests, and contact information for three references to melhart@uark.edu, or
mail to:
Ms. Melynda A. Hart
HEI Program Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
204 Mechanical Engineering Building
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201
For assured consideration, applications should be received by November 20,
2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.
All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of
Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in
the United States.