Jan and Marcia Achenbach Professor
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on August 4, 2023
Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University
Opening for Jan and Marcia Achenbach Professor
The Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University invite applications for the newly established Jan and Marcia Achenbach Professorship (full professor), with particular focus on candidates who are world leaders in mechanics.
Candidates are expected to build a world-class research program, and to demonstrate a commitment to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the McCormick School of Engineering. Northwestern University encourages cross-departmental collaborations and offers flexible faculty appointments through joint and courtesy appointments.
Outstanding applicants will be considered in the research areas related to theoretical and applied mechanics, and to strengthen the strategic areas of these three departments and the interdisciplinary graduate program in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM).
To ensure timely consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, exclusively via the web interface athttps://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/mechanical/careers/.
Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement on diversity (addressing potential contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and/or inclusion), and the names and contact information for three to five references.
Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:
- Applications willonlybe accepted via online submission (see link below).
- Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
- Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
- All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
- Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Individuals from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. For more information, please see the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment at northwestern.edu/equal-opportunity-access /policies/policy-discrimination-harassment.html.
Job Title
Jan and Marcia Achenbach Professor
Job ID
42250
Location
Evanston, Illinois
Department
MCC Mechanical Engineering
Posted Date
10/14/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled