Position Information

　　Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate/Professor (Lecturer)

　　Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Track Non Tenure Track

　　New Position to Begin 07/01/2024

　　Details

　　The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah ( https://www.mech.utah.edu/ ) invites applications for a career-line faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Lecturer) rank with an anticipated start date of Fall 2024. With support from the Utah legislature and a desire to meet local, national and international industry needs, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is rapidly growing its Engineering Management and Systems Engineering programs. We recently added four new faculty lines in this area. As a result, we are looking for candidates with exceptional teaching ability in all areas of engineering management and leadership.

　　Candidates will teach up to three graduate core or elective courses in engineering management or systems engineering every fall and spring semester. Summer funding may be available to teach an additional course during summer semesters. These classes will be taught both in person and online to support the rapidly growing number of students enrolling in the department’s graduate online programs. The exact classes assigned will be dependent upon the candidate’s strengths, but are anticipated to include topics such as engineering management, engineering leadership, entrepreneurship, statistics, analytics, operations research, engineering economy, decisions and games, or other topics in the engineering management and systems engineering fields.

　　Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in a related field preferably with leadership and management experience. Candidates with a track record of high-quality teaching are especially encouraged to apply. We prefer an effective liaison with industry and external stakeholders to establish partnerships, promote academic programs, and develop course projects. The position does not carry a research expectation, but all faculty are encouraged to collaboratively contribute to the department’s research goals.

　　Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: (1) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and specifying which courses the applicant is interested in teaching, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, and (4) contact information for a minimum of three references.

　　For application submission questions, please contact department manager Tiffany Benson ( [email protected] )

　　The University of Utah is a Top Tier-1 research institution that is home to more than 35,000 students, world-class faculty and researchers, a medical campus, and many start-up companies. The campus is located in the beautiful Wasatch front and provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, fueled by the State of Utah’s “Engineering Initiative”, and currently houses approximately 40 tenure-line faculty members, 1,300 undergraduate and 250 graduate students (140 PhD students).

　　EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

　　383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　To inquire about this posting, email:[email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　Notice

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

　　Special Instructions for Candidates

　　Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: (1) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and specifying which courses the applicant is interested in teaching, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) teaching statement, and (4) contact information for a minimum of three references.

　　For application submission questions, please contact department manager Tiffany Benson ( [email protected] )

　　Open Date 10/24/2023

　　Close Date 02/01/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Requisition Number PRN01129CF

　　Type Faculty