Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University (in Philadelphia)

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University has an opening for a tenure-track position in the area of advanced manufacturing.  We are seeking to hire an outstanding individual with strong fundamentals.  Areas of interest include small-scale manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials design, synthesis, and processing.  The primary responsibilities are to develop a vibrant research program and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.   Required are a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or a closely related field, and a commitment to research and teaching excellence and innovation.  The position starts in Fall 2015.

The department (http://engineering.villanova.edu/me) has 21 faculty with 300 undergraduate and 120 graduate students, and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. Facilities include state of the art research and instructional laboratories in all the traditional disciplines as well as emerging areas.   From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a leading Catholic university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence.  For more than 20 years, U.S. News and World Report has ranked the department highly among US universities without an extensive PhD program.

Please submit your applications at: http://jobs.villanova.edu.  Application materials should include a CV, statement of research and teaching experience and vision, and names of three references.  The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Villanova is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to building a diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.