Job Description

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) in the Gallogly College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of composite materials. This position is part of a larger initiative defined in the Gallogly College of Engineering strategic plan for growing enrollment and improving retention. The State of Oklahoma is investing in engineering in support of growing engineering graduates for the state workforce.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are of particular interest for the position: 

1)      Fabrication of carbon fiber composite materials for aerospace structures

2)      Development of multifunctional composites with self-repairing, de-icing properties for aerospace applications

3)      Advanced manufacturing of composite material parts

Successful candidates are expected to develop a nationally recognized research program in one or more areas and have a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative instruction, an ethos of care and support of students, and effective mentorship and guidance of students.

Department and Region: AME currently has 31 full-time faculty members and over 800 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Currently, both AME and the Gallogly College of Engineering are experiencing strong growth in research, corporate and private donations, and student enrollment. More information about AME is available at http://www.ou.edu/coe/ame.

Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located in the Oklahoma City metro area. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings.

The University of Oklahoma (OU): OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 31,000 students and has more than 2,900 full-time faculty members. Visit https://www.ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information.

The University of Oklahoma invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through our Center for Faculty Excellence (https://www.ou.edu/cfe) and Vice President for Research and Partnerships Office (https://www.ou.edu/research-norman). The College and School support faculty development through mentoring, new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational support.

Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in aerospace or mechanical engineering or in a related field.

Candidates are invited to submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a research plan describing the problems to be studied, funding avenues to be explored, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students; (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) copies of three research publications; and (5) a list of at least three references with contact information. Candidates may address their approach to teaching, their teaching experience and their efforts to support success of undergraduate students in the cover letter.  Applications should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/. Please email [email protected] with any questions about the position.

Review of candidates will begin on November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is expected to be Fall 2025.