Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Tenured/Tenure-Track), MizzouForward, College of Engineering at the University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri


Employer: University of Missouri
Industry: Teaching & Research Faculty
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

The University of Missouri (MU) seeks applications and nominations for outstanding faculty candidates with a focus on Nuclear Engineering and Energy, Quantum Computing, and Materials Science and Engineering. This recruitment is part of MizzouForward , the most important strategic investment to achieve research excellence and student success in the history of the University. This initiative will leverage existing institutional strengths and address national health and scientific priority areas through innovation and collaboration. Successful candidates will have outstanding, competitive, externally funded research programs in any area related to Nuclear Engineering and Energy, Quantum Computing, and Materials Science and Engineering. Candidates with compelling research success in areas beyond the ones listed will also be considered, especially related to Energy and Sustainability. Positions are available in all departments in the College of Engineering and joint appointments between multiple departments within and outside the College are possible.

Incoming faculty will build on existing strengths in energy, including nuclear science and energy and nuclear-engineered materials, the MU Research Reactor (MURR) , the Materials Science and Engineering Institute (MSEI) , Center for Geospatial Intelligence (CGI) , and Center for Cybersecurity . Incoming faculty will also have the opportunity to collaborate with research colleagues currently supporting the UM System's NextGen Precision Health initiative .

MU has outstanding core facilities, the MU Research Reactor (MURR) , the NextGen Precision Health core facilities including a 7 Tesla MRI, and the Electron Microscopy Core Facility . Additionally MU provides resources like the Advanced Light Microscopy , the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Core , the PET Imaging Center , access to the Hellbender , a high-power computing environment, the Materials Characterization & Fabrication Core , the Micro X-ray Core , the Immersive Visualization CAVE for AI/Big Data Analytics, as well as Class 1000 Clean Rooms within the MU Materials Science and Engineering Institute (MSEI) , Further, MU is home to the Gehrke Proteomics Center , the Metabolomics Center , the Genomics Technology Core .

Minimum Qualification
  • An earned terminal degree in engineering

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors
  • Track record of external research funding, particularly from federal agencies
  • Research portfolio and accomplishments (e.g., publication record, number of citations)
  • National awards and honors, membership with national academies
  • Interdisciplinary orientation of their work


Applications will be accepted until October 20th. Candidates across all academic ranks will be considered. Specific academic home(s) of candidates will be determined throughout the hiring process.

Please direct questions about your application, the hiring process, or the MizzouForward initiative to ( mizzouforward@missouri.edu ).

To apply, upload your CV including extramural funding information and a letter of application, describing your current research portfolio, accomplishments, and future research goals. A total of five references will be requested during the final phase of the interview process.

Current MU faculty members on a tenure track or with tenure do not qualify to apply for this opening.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee, all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on the University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo .

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Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 53031
Country: United States
State: Missouri
City: Columbia
ZIP: 65202


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