Assistant Professor - 9 month

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularYes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Biological and Agricultural Engineeringhttps://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Professor in Engineering for the Circular Bioeconomy is a 9-month, 100% appointed (75% College of Engineering and 25% University of Arkansas Systems Division of Agriculture) tenure track position and will work in partnership with other faculty members across the University of Arkansas, state and national partners, and stakeholders on local-to-global challenges in Biological Engineering. The Assistant Professor will contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of addressing the University of Arkansas’ triple missions of learning, discovery, and engagement.
Duties will include developing a nationally recognized research program in biological engineering with a focus on circular bioeconomy systems, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in general biological engineering and the faculty member’s area of focus, contributing service to the profession and community, and mentoring graduate students and research staff. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The faculty member will actively leverage existing areas of expertise within the University of Arkansas system to promote their program.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education in agricultural, biological, ecological, civil, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. One engineering degree should be from an ABET-accredited institution

• Evidence of research experience in biological engineering in one of the areas identified above

• Demonstrated skills in written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or other professional experience

• Eligibility to become a licensed professional engineer

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Proof of Veteran StatusTerry Howell
Department Head
tahowell@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Provide brief statement (no more than 2 pages) of teaching philosophy including identifying existing courses in our curriculum that candidate is equipped to teach, brief statement (no more than 2 pages) of research philosophy including research area, potential funding sources, and research lab management practices

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes