at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluid Science) (38794)
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Position Number
00038794
Posting Date
12/15/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
02/04/2024
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2000
Union Representation
Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Mechanical Engineering
College/Unit
College of Eng & Eng Tech Dean
Division
Academic Division
Location
EB 226
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://niu.edu/work-at-niu/ceet/mechanical-engineering-thermal.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (https://www.niu.edu/ceet/academics/mechanical-engineering/) within the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) anticipates hiring a tenure-track faculty position with specialization in thermal-fluid sciences, starting August 2024.
The department offers degrees from B.S. to Ph.D. and currently has 16 faculty members, about 470 undergraduate students, and 35 graduate students. The Ph.D. program is new and will graduate its first students in the upcoming year.
NIU is a public research university in DeKalb, IL, an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. The region has a strong industrial base with two national laboratories. Our 16,000+ student body is diverse, with many first-generation and racially and culturally diverse students. NIU prides itself on student-centered approaches to teaching and research, and has social mobility, equity, and inclusion at the heart of its mission. Recently, NIU was nationally recognized as a top college for diversity and LGBTQ+ students and has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For, two years in a row. With a 25% Latinx undergraduate population, NIU is poised to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Position Summary
The Assistant Professor is expected to serve as an energetic and engaged educator for both undergraduate and graduate students, conduct externally funded research, publish in archival journals, and supervise students in experiential learning programs. The faculty member's research agenda should strategically enhance the department's portfolio in the field of thermal-fluid science.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as needed;
Provide academic advising and guidance to students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering programs;
Participate in student learning outcomes assessment, program assessment, and accreditation;
Develop an active research program that leads to scholarly publication and external funding.
Minimum Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or related fields is required by the time of appointment.
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
While applications from all areas of thermal-fluid science are welcome, strong consideration will be given to candidates with one or both of the following:
Expertise in sustainability, energy storage systems, renewable technologies, and environmentally conscious solutions.
Expertise in integrating Artificial Intelligence within the thermal-fluid domain.
Physical Demands Summary
None
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
August 16, 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year
0.75
Standard Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
See above
Earn Type
Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
For full consideration, prospective applications should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/75578 to create an application profile and/or login to existing profile to apply and upload the following materials to application by February 4, 2024:
Application letter summarizing their qualifications and interest in the position;
Statement of teaching philosophy including applications of pedagogy (not exceeding 2 pages);
Concise research plan related to their specialization with short-term... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
