Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Science & Engineering Program

Engineering a world of possibilities

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Science & Engineering Program

  

The Opportunity: 

The Colorado School of Mines, Department of Mechanical Engineering, invites applications from highly accomplished individuals at the rank of assistant professor for the university’s Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Science & Engineering programs. Of particular interest are applicants committed to teaching excellence in interdisciplinary courses applicable to nuclear engineering.  Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or in a closely related field. Post-graduate experience in nuclear engineering or in a closely related field is also preferred. 
 

Successful candidates will have demonstrated high ethical standards and are expected to operate in a transparent and collegial way. Successful candidates should be responsive to the needs of faculty, staff, and students within the Department and have a strong commitment to enhance diversity. Successful candidates will work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment within the Department, across the Mines campus, and with external partners.  

This position will support Mines as a top-of-mind university for students who are interested in mechanical engineering and nuclear science and engineering. For questions about this opportunity, contact the search chair,  Thomas Schoenzart (tschoenzart@mines.edu).   

  

 Responsibilities: 

• Lead a strong, vibrant, well-funded, internationally recognized research program that addresses outstanding challenges in nuclear engineering. 

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels relevant to the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. 

• Teach courses attractive to graduate students in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Program. 

• Work closely in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with faculty and students across the Mines campus. 

• Represent the Department and programs through professional engagement at Mines and in the broader communities relevant to their field of expertise. 

• Provide additional leadership to enhance the mission and activities of the Department to foster a vision and strategy to strengthen its research and teaching. 

• Perform service to the Department and the University through involvement on committees. 

• Contribute to the diversity, inclusion and excellence of our academic community through teaching and service. 

  

Minimum Requirements: 

• An earned Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or a closely related field.

• A record of demonstrated excellence in research. 

• Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary academic and professional contexts. 

• Superb interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative style of research and teaching. 

• Candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. 

• Experience in teaching and working in an academic environment. 

​Preferred Requirements: 

• Research interests complementary to existing expertise at Mines with potential for multidisciplinary collaboration. 
   

About Mines, The Mechanical Engineering Department and The NSE Program: 
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