Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

Title:
Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering

Department:
Chemical & Materials Engineering

Reports To:
Department Chair, Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an expected start date of Fall 2025. We are seeking highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field. The successful candidates should have a proven track record of research accomplishments and a commitment to teaching excellence. Preference will be for candidates with expertise in smart metallurgy. Outstanding candidates with expertise in other areas of materials science and engineering will also be considered. Candidates focusing on experimental as well as theoretical and computational research are welcome. Candidates from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

NJIT offers competitive startup packages, exciting opportunities for research collaboration, and a supportive environment for new faculty. Furthermore, numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes across the campus (http://centers.njit.edu/) offer access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art core facilities. The Department is home to two National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers: Membrane Science, Engineering and Technology Center (MAST) and Center for Integrated Materials Science and Engineering of Pharmaceutical Products (CIMSEPP).

NJIT is at among the top 100 "Best Graduate Engineering Schools" (per U.S. News & World Report). It offers a vibrant engineering community environment and exciting opportunities for research and education. Interdisciplinary centers and institutes across the campus (http://centers.njit.edu/) provide access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art core facilities and facilitate collaborative research activities. Universities, research institutes and industrial facilitates in the vicinity of NJIT further increase collaboration opportunities and access to experimental equipment. Essential Functions:
Candidate are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials engineering; conduct research; and provide service to the department, college, university and the profession. They will also participate in student advising and program support. Additional Functions:
Assistance with recruiting of new faculty and graduate students; outreach activities to other universities and professional associations.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- We are seeking highly qualified candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related field.
- The successful candidates should have a proven track record of research accomplishments and a commitment to teaching excellence.
- Preference will be for candidates with expertise in smart metallurgy. Outstanding candidates with expertise in other areas of materials science and engineering will also be considered.
- Candidates focusing on experimental as well as theoretical and computational research are welcome. Candidates from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicable industrial experience and prior teaching experience are highly desirable.
Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
1

FLSA:
Exempt

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Applications should be submitted online.
Please include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and names of at least three references in the application package. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Professor Rajesh Dave, rajesh.n.dave@njit.edu.