DTMer's Please see the faculty job posting below. --------------------- Scarlett R. Miller, PhD Secretary, ASME DTM Assistant Professor Engineering Design and Industrial Engineering The Pennsylvania State University 213-P Hammond Building University Park, PA 16802-1401 Office: (814) 863-4143 E-mail: scarlettmiller@xxxxxxx Research: http://www.engr.psu.edu/britelab ______________________________________________ *Faculty Position in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering* The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the *University of Massachusetts Amherst* invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Biomedical Engineering as part of the larger College and University-wide Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS). Individuals will be considered in all areas of basic research in mechanical engineering that have the potential to impact the development of medical devices (e.g., design, robotics, dynamics and controls, materials, manufacturing). The rank will be at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, contribute significantly to the advance of basic science and engineering as evidenced by scholarly publications, develop a nationally recognized program of sponsored research, and play an active role in the newly-formed graduate program in Biomedical Engineering. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has 30 full-time faculty members, over 130 graduate students, and over 740 undergraduates. Research expenditures exceeded $4.7M in the last fiscal year. The Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst-- recently capitalized with $95 million in investments from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the University--is home to three unique Centers focused on translational life sciences research: Center for Bioactive Delivery; Center for Models to Medicine; and Center for Personalized Health Monitoring. Interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial and collaborative, IALS features state-of-the-art facilities, $50 million in new instrumentation, cross-cutting informatics programs, education and training programs, and wide-ranging industry partnerships (precision manufacturing, medical devices, biopharma, and health IT) designed to help drive the regional economy and beyond. UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. Applicants must have a PhD in mechanical engineering, or closely related field. Candidates should provide the following in their application package: 1) Current curriculum vitae; 2) Research plans; 3) Teaching interests; 4) Representative recent original research articles; and 5) Full contact information for at least four references. Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2014 and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please apply online at: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=54582. The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career. *The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department, College, and University have a strong commitment to diversity. Women and Members of Minority Groups are encouraged to Apply.*
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