Asst Professor-Mechanical Engineering / University

Role Details

This Position is for an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a public university work location in University, MS.

Position Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS is seeking to fill a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Thermo-Fluids and Energy to start in Fall 2023. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with expertise in thermo-fluids and energy. The selected candidate is expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of heat transfer, thermo-fluid dynamics, elements of propulsion, and thermodynamics, and renewable energy, as well as provide graduate student supervision for both M.S. and Ph.D students. Preference will be given to candidates whose record/experience can lead to the successful establishment of externally funded research programs in computational thermo-fluid sciences with an emphasis in, but not limited to, multiphase heat transfer, micro-and nano-scale heat transfer, and renewable energy. The selected candidate is also expected to provide professional services both external and internal to the University.

To apply, interested candidates should only submit applications online at jobs.olemiss.edu. Candidates should include a current CV, statement of teaching philosophy/experience and research interests, along with the names of three references and their contact information. In the research statement, the candidates should discuss their research plans, possible funding sources, and computational equipment/software requirements.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding this position should be emailed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Taiho Yeom at tyeom@olemiss.edu. The University of Mississippi is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

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