January 23, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (3 positions) – Center for Manufacturing Research                               

Account #5-33390, Position #023210, 023080, 023300

This is full-time (nine-month), tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2003.

The Center for Manufacturing Research (CMR) at Tennessee Technological University invites applications for 2-3 tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor rank.  The CMR is an Accomplished Center of Excellence with partial support from the State of Tennessee and housed in the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. The CMR employs 13 staff and faculty and conducts research in a broad range of manufacturing related areas. The CMR supports over 13 Ph.D. and 40 M.S. students, with annual external funding averaging $1.5 million.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Successful candidates will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program that is characterized by production of supervised theses and dissertations, journal publications, and successful proposals that attract external funding to support their research program. Additional duties will include the following: teaching responsibilities (1-2 classes per year); serving on departmental, college, and university committees; participating in professional and public service; developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with faculty, students, administrators, staff, and external publics of the Center; and communicating effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Educational and Special Requirements: An earned doctorate in an appropriate engineering, computer science, or related discipline is required. The ability to perform the above duties is required. Expertise in one of the following research areas:

• Fuel Cell (PEM or SOFC) or Advanced Battery – research in novel materials that affect fuel cell/battery performance or address hydrogen storage and sensing; Design or modeling of fuel cell systems for total energy efficiency.
• Intelligent Control of Autonomous Entities – research in the areas of algorithmic analysis, intelligent automation and/or enterprise integration services; Prior research in intelligent control of autonomous entities is a plus.
• Composite Manufacturing – research experience in composites manufacturing, interfacial behavior of composite materials, fracture mechanisms in composites, composite materials joining technologies, composite repair technologies, self-healing composite materials, and other appropriate phenomena.
• Intelligent Systems, Sensors and Signal Processing – research in intelligent sensors and systems; information and signal engineering; and distributed, parallel, remote and networked processing for embedded and/or real-time systems.

• Nanostructured Engineered Materials – research into bulk material processing of nanocrystalline alloys and/or nanostructured materials; Manufacturing methods for nano- and micro-engineered components using techniques such as laser-assisted nano-manufacturing and/or the development of hybrid machine tools.
• Cognitive Modeling of Design and Manufacturing Processes – research into cognitive modeling of design processes, collaborative design methodologies, robust design techniques, decision-based design, and integration of modeling, simulation, analysis, and manufacturing.

Candidates are required to have a demonstrated record of scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications. Candidates are also required to possess effective communication skills. The potential of attracting and conducting extramurally funded research projects is preferred. Some relevant teaching and industrial experience is desirable.

SALARY AND RANK:  Dependent upon qualifications.              

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applicants must submit a letter of interest (addressing required and preferred qualifications as well as research plans and interests), a resume, a TTU faculty application (available in electronic form at http://www.tntech.edu/jobs), and a list of three professional references with email addresses to: Dr. Kenneth Currie, Chairperson, Faculty Search Committee, Center for Manufacturing Research, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5077, Cookeville, TN  38505 (kcurrie@tntech.edu).

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:  Screening of applications will begin March 1, 2003, and continue until the position is filled.

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Personnel and Payroll, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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