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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 57973

Working title:

Assistant, Associate, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Official title:

PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Demonstrate potential in scholarship, teaching and research in one of the indicated areas. Strong aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an outstanding ability to conduct collaborative externally-funded research.

Principal duties:

Develop, adapt and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Mechanical Engineering; supervise graduate student research; develop and direct funded research; participate in faculty governance and public service.

Research areas of interest include (but are not limited to)
- Dynamics, computer aided design, and cyber-mechanical systems
- Electro- and thermal-mechanical systems
- Solid mechanics and mechanical systems for micro and nano applications
- Energy, sustainable energy, future fuels and biofuels

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin - Madison is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and specifically invites female and minority candidates to apply. The Department and College are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to these goals are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. Additional information is available at www.engr.wisc.edu/me. Information regarding applicants and nominees can be released if requested unless applicants request confidentiality in writing.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment type: Faculty
Department(s): ENGR/MECHANICAL ENGR
Full time salary rate: Minimum $67,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 28, 2008
Number of positions: 2

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: MARCH 31, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and should send a curriculum vitae; a statement of research experience, interests and plans; a statement of teaching experience and plans; and the names and contact information of four references. Information should be sent to the Search Committee at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706-1572 or emailed to mesearch@engr.wisc.edu.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57973 to

Chair ME Search Committee Phone: 608-262-3543
Department of Mechanical Engineering TTY: 608-263-2473
1513 University Avenue Fax: 608-890-2085
Madison WI 53706-1572 Email: mesearch@engr.wisc.edu