Newsletter Archives; Winter 1999
Faculty Search Underway
The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for tenure track faculty positions to begin Autumn Quarter 1999. Particular focus areas of the department include: Electronic packaging/smart structures, product process design for Sustainability, and BioMedical products technology.
Although the Department is seeking individuals at the assistant professor rank, an appointment may be made at the rank of associate professor or professor if the circumstances and qualifications warrant it. Applicants must have earned a doctorate by the date of appointment, with degree requirement in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
The Department, College of Engineering and the University of Washington are committed to outstanding teaching. Successful applicants will be expected to provide innovative and quality teaching that integrates research with instruction. They will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise graduate students during the pursuit of their degrees, and to develop a vigorous funded research program. Applicants should include the following documents and information with their letter of application:
a detailed resume, a list of publications, a clear and concise statement of teaching and research interests and objectives (2 page maximum), and the name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of at least three professional references. Send all application materials to: Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Box 352600, Seattle, WA 98195-2600. Applications will be considered beginning December 1, 1998, and will be accepted until March 1, 1999, or until the positions are filled. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
