Faculty Positions Posting Number 090549

The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) at Virginia Tech seeks applications for two tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates are expected to conduct innovative research in one or more areas of the mechanical sciences. ESM faculty members are expected to have a broad scholarly interest in engineering with a special emphasis on the fundamentals of mechanics. Faculty members will also be required to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework. This position will be located on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA. Although the appointments are expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, senior applicants who have a distinguished scholarly record with international visibility may be considered. Prior experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team is desirable, since such research is highly valued in ESM.

A doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant area of science or engineering must be completed by the time of appointment. Interest in developing or interfacing experimental techniques with computational methods and/or analysis within the areas of complex systems, advanced materials, energy, or bio-inspired mechanics is an asset.

The ESM Department (www.esm.vt.edu) has twenty-seven faculty members who mentor more than 80 Ph.D. students. Our faculty members work closely with the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (www.sbes.vt.edu), the Macromolecules and Interfaces Institute (www.mii.vt.edu), and the Institute for Critical Technologies and Applied Sciences (www.ictas.vt.edu). Collaborative opportunities also exist with the advanced propulsion and manufacturing centers being developed in partnership with Rolls Royce. Additional information about Virginia Tech (www.vt.edu), the College of Engineering (www.eng.vt.edu), and the town of Blacksburg (www.blacksburg.va.us) is available online.

Applicants should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu to posting number 090549 and include a resume, a cover letter, and the names of at least five references. The initial review of applications will begin November 15, 2009, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Virginia Tech is committed to the principle of diversity and seeks a broad and diverse spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals desiring accommodations or requiring assistance in the application process should notify Anne-Marie Bracken, brackena@vt.edu, 540-231-3243 or call 540-231-7227 (tty) Virginia Tech is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award (www.advance.vt.edu) to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.