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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota announces openings for six new full-time tenure-track or tenured positions in the broad areas of nanotechnology, medical devices, energy and fluid power. Successful applicants will complement existing strength areas of the department in heat and mass transfer, design, systems and controls, aerosol science and technology, biomechanical engineering, and plasma science and technology. The candidate’s engineering expertise and documented research activity must demonstrate a strong potential toward enhancing both the undergraduate teaching and the graduate teaching and research missions of the department. Successful candidates are expected to build strong, externally-funded, highly-visible research programs and to become recognized leaders in the field. The broad areas of the search are congruent with major Institute of Technology and Department of Mechanical Engineering initiatives for growth. The University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology includes departments of engineering, physical sciences, computer science and mathematics – a nationally unique structure that facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations. Applicants must have a doctorate in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline. Rank will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the applicants. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a strong tradition of excellence in education and research. The department currently has 41 tenured or tenure-track faculty and graduates about 200 undergraduate students annually. It is home to graduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a total graduate enrollment of about 250 M.S. and Ph.D. students. The department is home to a new NSF Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. The University is located in the heart of the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area that is rated among America’s most livable cities and is home to 19 Fortune 500 companies. More than 4000 companies have been created by alumni and faculty of the Institute of Technology who continue to be a vital component of Minnesota’s economic growth. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will continue to be received until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals, a statement of teaching goals, and the names of at least 3 references. The letter must also identify the closest area or areas of interest: nanotechnology, medical devices, energy or fluid power. For more information on these areas please link to: How to Apply: Faculty Search Committee The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. On-Going Posting for Adjunct PositionsThe Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota is receiving and evaluating applications from candidates for temporary teaching appointments in the day and evening. Applications are being collected for Adjunct Instructor and Adjunct Assistant Professor or Adjunct Associate Professor (and visiting associations) level, depending on qualifications, in the areas of design, manufacturing, thermal sciences and industrial engineering. Individuals would be responsible for teaching one or more courses in design, manufacturing, thermal sciences or industrial engineering. Necessary qualifications include: (1) Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (for selected courses Masters degree or Ph.D. in another discipline may be accepted); (2) industrial experience, (3) teaching experience at the university level in one of the areas listed above. The Department maintains a file of applicants for these temporary adjunct positions for the current fiscal year (1 July 2007 through 30 June 2008). All applications are reviewed when such openings occur. Applicants must resubmit their applications each year (July 1 through June 30). Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and complete contact information of three references with this online application. Go to http://employment.umn.edu and search for Requisition #149066 to apply. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 
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