Open Position in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU) is seeking candidates for an opening in a tenure-eligible position at the assistant or associate professor level.  Applications are sought in the area of Physical Metallurgy/Materials Engineering, Materials Processing, Biomaterials, and Advanced Material Technologies such as, Friction Stir welding, nanotechnology, and nanocomposites.  Comprehensive mechanical design experience is highly desirable. Preference is given to candidates who have expertise in one or more of the above areas and demonstrated potential for effective teaching and successful research.  The position requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, good written and oral communication skills, and successful experience with diverse populations. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the US; applicants must indicate visa/residency status.  Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing externally funded research programs, supervising graduate student research, and traditional university service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the local industry. Wichita is known as the "Air Capital of the World" and there is a long history of collaboration between the University and major aircraft manufacturers located in Wichita. To ensure full consideration, a complete application package must be received by September 30, 2005; the position will remain open until filled. The position is expected to be filled by January, 2006. Please send an application package (a letter stating teaching and research goals, a detailed resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three references) to Dr. George E. Talia, Professor - Chair of the Search Committee - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Box 133 - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0133.  For additional information about the Department of Mechanical Engineering at WSU please refer to our website (http://www.engr.wichita.edu/me/).   

Wichita State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.