"Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering"

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez (UPRM) extends an invitation to outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, and Industry 4.0. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a vibrant undergraduate program with the highest demand and highest potential for growth in the College of Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. The undergraduate program is duly accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. In addition, the growing Master's and PhD program produces high-level research and has access to outstanding funding mechanisms to support innovative research (US federal government, local and international private industry).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must have exceptional academic preparation and/or demonstrate an outstanding experience in university teaching, scientific research and/or in the application of knowledge in one’s field. The position requires a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in Materials Science and Manufacturing or related fields, including, but not limited to advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, machine learning in process development, sustainable manufacturing practices, materials science, or integrated computational materials engineering (ICME). The candidate is expected to have the potential to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate level courses in mechanical engineering. The candidate must be proficient in communications skills in English, collaborative and interdisciplinary work, and leadership. The candidate must have the ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive academic culture and to promote the mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The responsibilities of the hired person include demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching through the development of innovative courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the fundamental areas of mechanical engineering as well as in his/her specialty area, the development of a strong and sustainable research program supported by external funds, the dissemination of scientific results through the publication of articles in refereed and high-impact conferences and journals in his/her specialty area, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and actively participating in other activities to support the mission of to the Department, the College of Engineering, the University, and the profession.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following documents electronically: letter of application, extended curriculum vitae, official transcripts of graduate and undergraduate studies, a teaching plan, a research plan, three (3) letters of recommendation from peers in the field of profession and at least three (3) recent professional products (last 5 years) in the candidate’s specialty area. Applications should be directed to:

Dr. Sylvina Cancelos, Department Chair
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez PR 00681-9000
Phone: (787) 832-4040, 3719, Fax: (787) 265-5407
silvina.cancelos@upr.edu director.inme@upr.edu

https://www.uprm.edu/inme/

Among the benefits offered by University of Puerto Rico are health insurance, savings and investment plan of the University of Puerto Rico, sick leave, and maternity and paternity leave.

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