The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2022 or later. The Department is looking for exceptional individuals in all core areas of Mechanical Engineering, with particular emphasis in autonomous systems, controls, and robotics; energy storage systems and sustainability; and/or computational science and engineering.
Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality and impact. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field at the time of application. A demonstrated record of excellence in research and a proven ability as an outstanding teacher are desired. Successful candidates will have a strong record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, contribute to advancing and supporting Mechanical Engineering curricula and student mentoring, and leverage synergies within the Department, the College of Engineering, and the campus.
Applications should include:
• Cover Letter (limited to two pages) including (1) most significant scientific accomplishment as a graduate student, (2) most significant scientific accomplishment in your postgraduate career (if applicable), (3) overall goals/vision for a research program at our institution, and (4) experience and qualifications that make you particularly well suited to achieve those goals.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Applicants will also need to arrange for 3-5 references to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf via the recruitment website.
• Diversity statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
The Statement of Contributions to Diversity will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.
To apply, visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF02052
Applications received by Monday, December 13th, 2021, will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. For further details about our department, visit: https://me.ucsb.edu/about/employment
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.)
