"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering"

Job Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This position is focused on the energy and thermal-fluid wider area of Mechanical Engineering and its applications.

Preference will be given to candidates specializing in research and applications focusing on areas such as (i) Renewable and sustainable energy generation, storage, and distribution, (ii) Energy management in buildings and structures and smart HVAC systems, (iii) innovative technology integration and combination with the energy and thermal-fluid areas. We are also interested in applications and developments involving artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the energy-water-food nexus. Outstanding candidates in other related areas of research, will also be considered. Candidates with postdoctoral research experience or prior experience working on funded research are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and research and the ability to build and grow research collaborations. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong potential to establish and grow sustainable externally funded research programs. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for Rising STARs funding of up to $300,000 through the University of Texas System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs, https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/stars-program) program to support the establishment of new research programs.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Participate in curriculum development
• Develop and grow research program

Required Qualifications

• An earned Bachelor and doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent are required.
• Doctoral candidates who plan to graduate before the above start date will also be considered.

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
• If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.