Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Open Rank), Department of Mechanical Engineering

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

ID: 7112184
Posted: September 29, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University invites applicants for tenure-track or tenured positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Successful candidates must have a commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a nationally recognized externally funded research program, and contribute to the institution and profession through service. Senior level candidates with exceptional achievements and demonstrated impact will have the opportunity to be considered for the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Foundation Professorship.

A doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required for appointment. In addition, excellent written and oral communication skills are expected. Although outstanding candidates in all areas of mechanical engineering will be considered, the preferred areas of research interest and expertise are computational fluid dynamics, advanced manufacturing, composite materials, reliability prediction, dynamics & control with applications to mechanical systems, aerospace vehicles, wind energy, and biomedical devices. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue till the positions are filled. Applications received by December 31, 2022 will receive full consideration. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged. The position start date is September 1, 2023. Any questions about this search can be directed to Dr. Ratneshwar (Ratan) Jha, Professor & Head of Mechanical Engineering ([email protected]).

A national leader in engineering education, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering was founded in 1995 and quickly gained national recognition for its innovative multidisciplinary, project-based approach to engineering education. In 2013, the State of New Jersey designated Rowan University a comprehensive research university, and in 2017 our University was recognized as a Carnegie-classified research institution. During that period, Rowan Engineering doubled both its full-time faculty and student population and started the engineering PhD programs. In 2017, we opened the doors of Engineering Hall and completed a full renovation of our original home, Rowan Hall. These projects tripled our available space and provided the College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. We currently enroll over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students in six departments and are home to four research centers. Further information about the College is available at https://engineering.rowan.edu.

The Mechanical Engineering department is home to 390 undergraduates, 60 MS/PhD students, 16 faculty members, and three staff members. The ME undergraduate program has consistently received high recognition by employers and academic peers with multidisciplinary “engineering clinics” as a hallmark (https://engineering.rowan.edu/programs/mechanical/). We are now seeking to further strengthen graduate research and teaching, while maintaining the excellence of the undergraduate program, through multiple faculty hiring. The major research strengths of the department include advanced manufacturing, material science & engineering, and thermal-fluid sciences. Our faculty are core team members of the newly established Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute at Rowan aimed to strengthen materials related research and education. The new faculty members will complement and expand research expertise in the department and build strong connections with government/industry in the region and beyond.

Rowan University is an R2 (High Research Activity) Carnegie-classified Doctoral University offering bachelor’s through doctoral programs to nearly 23,000 students through its campuses in Glassboro, Camden and Stratford, New Jersey, and online. U.S. News 2022 has ranked Rowan #88 among national public universities. The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering is located on the main campus in Glassboro, NJ (25 miles southeast of Philadelphia). The University comprises eight colleges, nine schools, and an Honors College that spans across disciplines (https://sites.rowan.edu/fastfacts/). Rowan University annual sponsored research and grants total $40.5 million. The institution is home to South Jersey Technology Park, which hosts 24 tenant companies.

All applications must be submitted through Rowan University’s Career Site. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF that includes the following items in the order listed: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement and plans, 4) statement of teaching philosophy and creating inclusive learning environment, and 5) full contact information for at least three references. Each of the items, except curriculum vitae, should be no more than two pages. Reference letters will be requested at a later date when necessary.

All applications must be submitted through Rowan University’s Career Site. Interested candidates should submit a single PDF that includes the following items in the order listed: 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement and plans, 4) statement of teaching philosophy and creating inclusive learning environment, and 5) full contact information for at least three references. Each of the items, except curriculum vitae, should be no more than two pages. Reference letters will be requested at a later date when necessary.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.