TENURE-TRACK ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND ENERGY PROCESSES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Faculty position at the rank of Associate/Full Professor. An earned doctorate in Engineering or a closely related field is required for hire. Applicant must demonstrate: (1) a strong record of external funding, research and scholarly publications; (2) a research background in friction/tribology; and (3) a record of effective teaching. If applying for the Full Professor position, the applicant must have a nationally and internationally recognized reputation commensurate with rank. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required, and previous industrial experience will be considered advantageous. The applicant will be expected to write proposals for external research grants, contribute to the generation of knowledge through a strong commitment towards research within the Center for Advanced Friction Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and transfer that knowledge into coursework related to friction materials and tribology. They are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in faculty meetings and other professional activities. The deadline for application is January 15, 2007. Review of the applications will begin on January 16, 2007and continue until the position is filled. Preferred starting date is May 16. 2007. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, a statement of research plan, and three reference letters to: Materials Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Processes, Mail Code 6603, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1230 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901. SIUC is committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff population. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applicants are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.