The Materials Science and Engineering Department (http://www.mse.iastate.edu/) is seeking applicants to fill one or more tenure-track faculty positions with a preference for candidates in the areas of structural materials, biomaterials, and polymers, though other candidates will be considered. The appointment may be at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Candidates will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as to establish and sustain strong research programs in their area of expertise. All faculty members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics. The College of Engineering supports the Dual Career Services Program which serves as a focal point for efforts to find career options for the partners of incoming faculty. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encourage to apply. |
Assistant Professor: Qualifications include a PhD in Materials Science or related discipline and experience that demonstrates the commitment to teaching and research. Associate Professor: in addition to the qualifications already mentioned, candidates must have significant experience/accomplishments in his /her area of expertise, nationally recognized scholarship, experience that demonstrates the ability to support his/her research with significant external funding and experience that demonstrates a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Full Professor: in addition to the qualifications already mentioned, candidates must also have internationally recognized scholarship. |
The Materials Science and Engineering Department at ISU is one of the leading materials departments in the nation, with 29 faculty members, 170 undergraduate students, and 80 graduate students. Sponsored research expenditures of the department are over $12M per year. The department enjoys a close relationship and joint research activities with the Ames Laboratory (US DOE), the Center for Non-destructive Evaluation, and the Microelectronics Research Center.
All applications must be submitted electronically for vacancy # 070822. Qualified applicants should visit www.iastatejobs.com, complete the employment application, and attach 1) a current vitae, 2) a concise statement of research and teaching interests not to exceed three pages total, and 3) names and addresses of three references. Direct questions regarding the application process to employment
iastate.edu or (515) 294-2936. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and will continue until January 30, 2008.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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