Tenure-Track/Tenured Aerospace Engineering faculty position - Jobs in New Brunswick

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Tenure-Track/Tenured Aerospace Engineering faculty positionBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applications should include a detailed resume including the name and contact information of at least three references and a list of publications. Also, the application should include: 1) statement of research, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy interests and 3) a statement about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).The DEI statement should include past experiences and activities, in addition to future plans to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Questions to keep in mind for structuring the DEI statement are listed below.

• What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important
• Do you understand the university’s diversity goals
• What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations
• How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship
• In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play
• What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-Track/Tenured Aerospace Engineering faculty position Department Salary Open Posting Summary The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers—the State University of New Jersey invites applications by, and nominations of, talented candidates for a tenure-track/tenured Aerospace Engineering faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional candidates with significant experience will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following astronautical and extraterrestrial topic areas are highly encouraged to apply. Other directly relevant disciplinary areas may be considered.

• Astrodynamics and navigation
• Space and extraterrestrial robotics
• Space and extraterrestrial structures
• Spacecraft power and non-air breathing propulsion
• Spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control
• Space and extraterrestrial systems design
• Autonomous space systems
• Cyber-physical systems
• Orbital mechanics

Candidates should have demonstrated the beginnings of a nationally recognized scholarly research program with an understanding of the development of externally funded research support. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and teaching in our Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs. Position requires a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field. Our department has more than 35 full-time faculty with more than 850 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 160 graduate students. The MAE Department is one of the seven academic units of the School of Engineering, located in Rutgers-New Brunswick, a culturally and academically diverse environment with more than 4,000 full-time and part-time faculty, 8,500 graduate students, and 32,000 undergraduate students. We are proud of our growing diverse engineering student population where over a quarter of our students are women and nearly twenty percent are underrepresented minorities. Diversity and inclusion are key foundational elements of the University’s academic culture and may involve, but are not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or other underrepresented personal or professional characteristics. The School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are fully committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. We encourage applications from the above groups and individuals with strong commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and pedagogy within the classroom and research environments. Position Status Full Time COVID-19 Immunization Requirement Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID -19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID -19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( ACIP ) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ). Eligibility for a booster against COVID -19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Posting Number 22FA1395 Posting Open Date 12/01/2022 Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Candidates should have demonstrated the beginnings of a nationally recognized scholarly research program with an understanding of the development of externally funded research support. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and teaching in our Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs. Position requires a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Aerospace Engineering and/or Thermal Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level. Higher level with exceptional qualifications will also be considered for appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following three areas are highly encouraged to apply: Aerospace Engineering and/or Thermal Sciences; Flight Dynamics and Control; Aerospace Systems and Components; Astronautics; Renewable Energy Sources; Climate Change; Thermal Processing of Materials; Thermal Systems; Environmental Transport; Combustion and Propulsion. Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. Special Instructions to Applicants Applications should include a detailed resume including the name and contact information of at least three references and a list of publications. Also, the application should include: 1) statement of research, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy interests and 3) a statement about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( DEI ).The DEI statement should include past experiences and activities, in addition to future plans to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Questions to keep in mind for structuring the DEI statement are listed below.

• What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important
• Do you understand the university’s diversity goals
• What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations
• How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship
• In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play
• What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Infection Control and Safety This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationResume/CVList of Professional References (contact Info)Research StatementTeaching PhilosophyDiversity Statement Optional Documents It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-4444 or e-mail us .Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at OneSource@Rutgers.edu .For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system (login, filling out your application, resetting your password, etc.) please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu .To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on its campuses, click here .#J-18808-Ljbffr