Faculty Position – Interdisciplinary Research in Global Engineering
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Expected start date: July 1, 2022
CGEN is inviting applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure-stream position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We strongly encourage innovative, diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to the field of engineering research that address the critical challenges facing the world’s most vulnerable people. We are seeking applications from emerging leaders whose work advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a preference for the following strategic research areas:
- Information Technologies for Global Development;
- Food and Nutrition Security;
- Engineering and Human Health;
Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. The selection will be based on an applicant’s demonstrated capacity for excellence in research and teaching, as well as the potential global impact of their research program. The successful candidates are expected to pursue independent, innovative research at the highest international level, establish a self-funded research program, supervise graduate students, publish articles in internationally recognized top-tier journals in the related field, actively participate in CGEN’s events and activities, and to act as an ambassador for Global Engineering research. Candidates must provide evidence of excellent research of an internationally competitive caliber, as evidenced by publication in leading journals in the field, or a research pipeline that is at high international levels, presentations at significant conferences, accolades for creative work, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing. In addition, experience as a post-doctoral fellow or related industry experience is desired. The successful candidate must demonstrate the capacity for teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate program levels. Evidence of the capacity for excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching statement submitted as part of the application. The Faculty is especially interested in individuals who can demonstrate a commitment to innovative undergraduate teaching and engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online here.