Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky
Posted in Other 7 days ago.
Job Description:
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting DetailsPosting Details
Job Title
Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering
Requisition Number
FE03173
Working Title
Department Name
8H700:Mechanical Engineering
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Required Related Experience
The successful candidate will possess a strong record of research accomplishments and the capability to develop an active and nationally recognized research program.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kentucky ( http://www.engr.uky.edu/me/ ) seeks candidates for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Regular Title Series) faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of aerospace engineering with demonstrated expertise in space systems and applications. Exceptional candidates in other aerospace engineering related research areas, including candidates at the associate professor level or higher, will also be considered. In all cases, candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. Preference will also be given to candidates with an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will possess a strong record of research accomplishments and the capability to develop an active and nationally recognized research program.
The mechanical and aerospace engineering degree programs are hosted in the largest department in the College of Engineering with 34 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, over 1,000 undergraduate students, and over 120 graduate students. The College has state-of-the-art computational facilities, research labs, and classrooms. The Department is engaged in federally funded research projects from agencies such as NSF , NIH , NASA , DOE , DOD , DARPA , FAA , NIST , and USDA . In addition, the Department houses the NASA Kentucky Space Grant and EPSCoR programs, has a membership in the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics and has research centers and consortiums that collaborate extensively with industry. The Department's externally funded research currently averages over $11M/year in new awards.
This faculty search is part of the Department's strategic plan, which includes expanding aerospace research and education, including the new aerospace BS, MS and PhD degree programs. The Department's other strategic focus areas include autonomy, robotics, and controls; bioengineering; energy; and manufacturing. This position will support the new Aerospace Engineering programs by teaching required courses in the BS program and electives in the MS and PhD programs. The candidate's research will complement and add to existing expertise in the department in the area of space systems. Instruction, research, and service efforts are reviewed annually to meet the needs of the department, college and university as appropriate. Candidates must have a strong record of academic scholarship and high potential for excellence in building an externally funded research program, conducting high-impact research, advising graduate students, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and providing service to the Department, professional organizations, and the community.
The city of Lexington is ranked #3 Best City to Raise a Family, #21 Best Places to Live in America, and #31 Most Educated City in America. The University of Kentucky is the flagship university for the Commonwealth and is one of only eight universities in the United States that house colleges of agriculture, law, business, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy on a single campus. Employment at UK comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
To apply, please visit the UK Jobs site at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/419804 . Applicants should submit a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, research statement (3-page limit, uploaded under Specific Request 1), teaching statement (2-page limit, uploaded under Specific Request 2), diversity equity and inclusion statement (1-page limit, uploaded under Specific Request 3), and contact information for 5 references when prompted in the application. We request that the teaching statement specifically address undergraduate and graduate teaching interests in aerospace engineering. The application deadline is December 1, 2022. However, review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The desired starting date for this position is August 1, 2023. Requests for further information regarding application procedures may be directed to Mr. Troy Howell: (859) 218-0650, troy.howell@uky.edu .
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and inclusion. Minorities, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination or exemption requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky.
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
- Academic Jobs Online
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- Academic Keys
- Latinos in HIgher Education
- Indeed.com
- A colleague, friend, and/or family member
- None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
- Specific Request 2
- Specific Request 3
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