Opportunities

University of Idaho - Tenure Track Faculty Position in Polymer Materials

FACULTY POSITION:  The University of Idaho’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is seeking a candidate for a tenure track position. Applications are invited at the assistant professor level in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field with an emphasis in polymer materials.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

The applicant is expected to establish and sustain a dynamic and vigorous externally funded research program in their area of expertise. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Institutional resources are available for the support of the successful applicant’s research program and a competitive start-up package can be expected. There are opportunities for collaborative work with other MSE faculty, as well as, with faculty from other departments including physics, chemistry, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and biology. In addition, interaction with local industry and national laboratories (including the Idaho National Laboratory and Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory) and other state and federal agencies is encouraged. The immediate proximity with Washington State University offers collaboration in research and cross listing of courses.  Practical experience in industry will be considered a plus. Mechanisms for filing patents and establishment of start-up companies based on the technology developed from research activities are in place. The successful candidate is expected to be an Idaho Professional Engineer or to register as such within three years of his/her appointment.

The successful candidate will join an expanding Department with high visibility at the University and State levels. The University of Idaho is the flagship university in Idaho and is a Carnegie Type-I institution with more than $100,000,000 in research dollars per year.  The main Moscow campus is located in a spectacular natural setting in Northern Idaho (see www.visitid.org) that provides stimulating environment for work and recreation.  Additional information about the Materials Science and Engineering Department may be found at www.webs1.uidaho.edu/mse.
 
Review of applications will begin June 20, 2007 and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.  The expected starting date is August 15, 2007.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To be considered, applicants should:
1.    Complete an online application at www.hr.uidaho.edu.
2.    Submit the following via the online application system (preferably in .pdf or.doc format):
    Letter of Application addressing related experience and the required and desired qualifications
    Detailed Curriculum Vitae
    Narrative describing teaching plans and interests
    Narrative describing research plans and interests
    College transcripts (Unofficial transcripts can also be e-mailed to uimse@uidaho.edu or faxed to 208-885-2855)
    Contact information for five (5) professional references (with permission to contact) including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Please direct inquiries or questions to uimse@uidaho.edu

NOTE: Supporting materials for applications that can not be entered online may be sent to:
        Department of Materials Science and Engineering – Polymers Search Committee
        University of Idaho
        P.O. Box 443024
        Moscow, Idaho 83844-3024
        Telephone:  208-885-6376
        Fax:  208-885-2855
        E-Mail:  uimse@uidaho.edu

Citizenship:  The immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986 requires the university to inform all applicants that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his or her right to accept permanent employment.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.