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Faculty

  • Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering

Position: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites exceptional candidates for a full-time (academic year) tenure-track position at the associate or full professor rank in mechanical engineering with expertise in applied mechanics. Candidates in early career stages with a very promising record will be considered at the rank of assistant professor. Selection of rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to build an engineering program for the 21st century guided by the University of Georgia’s Strategic Plan for Engineering (http://www.uga.edu/strategicplanning/part5/3.html. The position will be available January 2, 2013 or later.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: establish a research program of national and international prominence focusing on intelligent use of mechanics in the study of responses to external stimuli in biological and man-made materials and structures/devices using theoretical, experimental and computational methodology; develop courses and pedagogical approaches to educate UGA engineers in a liberal arts environment; partner with faculty in other disciplines and with industries to build a vibrant environment that leads to integrating discoveries from multiple fields for designing systems that are in balance with the natural world; and a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise for applications in biological, medical/health and/or energy systems with a perspective to design sustainable solutions that significantly benefit society is preferred. Candidate must compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and teaching and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent terminal degree is required. Knowledge of engineering science and design and expertise in applied mechanics in at least one research area listed above is required. Other required attributes include leadership traits, skills in effective communication and time management, and ability to work with individuals from a variety of disciplines. Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license or prepared to qualify for it are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.

About the College of Engineering: The College of Engineering, formed on July 1, 2012, has been created to build an academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research in areas inspired to solve real-world problems. While engineering is a UGA tradition dating back to 1850’s, in the modern era, UGA engineering has been formed to focus on opportunities for learning, research and outreach at the confluence of disciplines. The College has over 50 faculty members and will be adding 20-25 positions in the coming years. It also includes over 80 UGA faculty members from 23 academic departments collaborating in research, teaching and outreach programs. The College faculty are not partitioned into departments. This open structure provides an unrestricted environment for collaborations within and outside of engineering disciplines. The College offers eight undergraduate and seven graduate engineering degree programs in all engineering fields. The College is initially focused on building excellence in “biology-inspired” engineering, engineering for health, “smart” systems, nanoengineering, computational transport dynamics in complex systems and engineering education. Additional information is available at http://www.engr.uga.edu/.

Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should combine into a single PDF document (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) statements of research and teaching plans. This file should then be submitted online at https://facultysearch.engineering.uga.edu/ME2012 . Candidates should also arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation submitted in PDF format to the same web site. Questions related to the positions may be directed to Professor Brahm Verma, Email: bverma@engr.uga.edu; Telephone: 706-542-2154

Complete applications received by November 15, 2012 are assured of consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION

 

  • Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Mechatronics

Position: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites exceptional candidates for a full-time (academic year) tenure-track position at the associate or full professor rank in electronics/mechanical engineering with expertise in mechatronics. Candidates in early career stages with a very promising record will be considered at the rank of assistant professor. Selection of rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to build an engineering program for the 21st century guided by the University of Georgia’s Strategic Plan for Engineering (http://www.uga.edu/strategicplanning/part5/3.html. The position will be available January 2, 2013 or later.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: establish a research program of national and international prominence focusing on integrating electronics with mechanical components for devising intelligent mechatronic systems by using theoretical, experimental and computation methodology; develop courses and pedagogical approaches to educate UGA engineers in a liberal arts environment; partner with faculty in other disciplines and with industries to build a vibrant environment that leads to integrating discoveries from multiple fields for designing systems that are in balance with the natural world; exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and teaching and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program. Candidates will have broad latitude to select a research area(s) that provides innovation technology for sustainable energy and power systems, improved urban infrastructure, better medicines and advanced preventive health care systems, advanced manufacturing techniques, sensors and controls, informatics, and advanced electromagnetic devices for macro-, micro- and nano-level systems.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Engineering with focus on integration of electronics and mechanical engineering or an equivalent terminal degree is required. Knowledge of engineering science and design and expertise in mechatronics in at least one research area listed above is required. Other required attributes include leadership traits, skills in effective communication and time management, and ability to work with individuals from a variety of disciplines. Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license or prepared to qualify for it are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.
About the College of Engineering: The College of Engineering, formed on July 1, 2012, has been created to build an academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research in areas inspired to solve real-world problems. While engineering is a UGA tradition dating back to 1850’s, in the modern era, UGA engineering has been formed to focus on opportunities for learning, research and outreach at the confluence of disciplines. The College has over 50 faculty members and will be adding 20-25 positions in the coming years. It also includes over 80 UGA faculty members from 23 academic departments collaborating in research, teaching and outreach programs. The College faculty are not partitioned into departments. This open structure provides an unrestricted environment for collaborations within and outside of engineering disciplines. The College offers eight undergraduate and seven graduate engineering degree programs in all engineering fields. The College is initially focused on building excellence in “biology-inspired” engineering, engineering for health, “smart” systems, nanoengineering, computational transport dynamics in complex systems, and engineering education. Additional information is available at http://www.engr.uga.edu/.

Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should combine into a single PDF document (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) statements of research and teaching plans. This file should then be submitted online at https://facultysearch.engineering.uga.edu/EEME2012. Candidates should also arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation submitted in PDF format to the same web site. Questions related to the positions may be directed to Professor Brahm Verma, Email: bverma@engr.uga.edu; Telephone: 706-542-2154

Complete applications received by November 15, 2012 are assured of consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION

 

  • Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Position: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites candidates to apply for a full-time (academic year) tenure-track position at the associate or full professor rank in electrical/electronics engineering. Candidates in early career stages with a very promising record will be considered at the rank of assistant professor. Selection of rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the building of new Electrical and Electronics Engineering programs for the 21st century. The College has over 50 faculty members and will be adding 20-25 positions in the coming years. It also includes over 80 UGA faculty members from 23 other academic departments collaborating in research, teaching and outreach programs. The College faculty are not partitioned into departments. This open structure provides an unrestricted environment for collaborations within and outside of engineering disciplines. The position will be available January 2, 2013 or later.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to: establish an outstanding research program recognized nationally and internationally in the areas of microelectronics and wireless communications while partnering with faculty in engineering (especially those in nanotechnology) and other disciplines as well as industry; be an outstanding, inspiring educator who advances pedagogical approaches to educating UGA engineers in a liberal arts environment; exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program. The candidate will have broad latitude to develop a research program that focuses on technological innovations and advances in basic knowledge, taking a systems perspective to significantly benefit society.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent terminal degree is required. Knowledge of engineering science and design and an excellent research record in the areas of DSP and communications are required. Demonstrated record exhibiting leadership traits, skills in effective communication, and ability to develop collaborative programs with a variety of disciplines and industries is required. Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.

Engineering at the University of Georgia: The College of Engineering, formed on July 1, 2012, has been created to build an academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research in areas inspired to solve real-world problems. While engineering is a UGA tradition dating back to the 1850’s, in the modern era, UGA engineering has been formed to focus on opportunities for learning, research and outreach at the confluence of disciplines. The College offers eight undergraduate and seven graduate engineering degree programs in all engineering fields. The College is initially focused on building excellence in “biology-inspired” engineering, engineering for health, “smart” systems, nanoengineering, computational transport dynamics in complex systems, and engineering education. Additional information is available at http://www.engr.uga.edu/.

Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should combine into a single PDF document (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) statements of research and teaching plans. This file should then be submitted online at https://facultysearch.engineering.uga.edu/EE2012 . Candidates should also arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation submitted in PDF format to the same web site. Questions related to the positions may be directed to Professor Brahm Verma, Email: bverma@engr.uga.edu; Telephone: 706-542-2154

Complete applications received by November 15, 2012 are assured of consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION

 

  • Professorship in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Position: The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites scholars of eminence to apply for a full-time (academic year) tenure-track professorship position – Georgia Power Mickey A. Brown Endowed Professor in Engineering. The position offers the opportunity to build an outstanding engineering program and provide leadership in building an Electrical and Electronics Engineering programs for the 21st century. The College has over 50 faculty members and will be adding 20-25 positions in the coming years. It also includes over 80 UGA faculty members from 23 other academic departments collaborating in research, teaching and outreach programs. The College faculty are not partitioned into departments. This open structure provides an unrestricted environment for collaborations within and outside of engineering disciplines. The position will be available August 2013.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be: establish an eminent research program recognized nationally and internationally that will create breakthrough controls technology; be an outstanding, inspiring educator who advances pedagogical approaches to educating UGA engineers in a liberal arts environment; partner with faculty in other disciplines and with industries to build a vibrant research environment that leads to cutting edge control systems integrating discoveries from multiple fields; exhibit a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level in areas such as power systems as well as at the graduate level; and compete successfully for extramural funding to support research and a companion graduate and postdoctoral training program. The research program will be expected to focus on technological innovations and advances in basic knowledge, and take a systems perspective to significantly benefit society. The candidate will have broad latitude to select a research area(s) that provides innovative controls and control systems technologies for sustainable energy and power systems, improved urban infrastructure, better medicines and advanced preventive health care systems, precision manufacturing, sensors and controls, informatics, engineering with a living system component, and/or advanced electromagnetic devices for micro- and nano-level systems.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent terminal degree is required. Knowledge of engineering science and design and an eminent record in at least one research area listed above is required. Demonstrated record exhibiting leadership traits, skills in effective communication, and ability to develop collaborative programs with a variety of disciplines and industries is required. Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license are preferred. Individuals currently employed in industry are encouraged to apply.

Engineering at the University of Georgia: The College of Engineering, formed on July 1, 2012, has been created to build an academic environment that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research in areas inspired to solve real-world problems. While engineering is a UGA tradition dating back to the 1850’s, in the modern era, UGA engineering has been formed to focus on opportunities for learning, research and outreach at the confluence of disciplines. The College offers eight undergraduate and seven graduate engineering degree programs in all engineering fields. The College is initially focused on building excellence in “biology-inspired” engineering, engineering for health, “smart” systems, nanoengineering, computational transport dynamics in complex systems, and engineering education. Additional information is available at http://www.engr.uga.edu/.

Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should combine into a single PDF document (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) statements of research and teaching plans. This file should then be submitted online at https://facultysearch.engineering.uga.edu/GPEE2012 . Candidates should also arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation submitted in PDF format to the same web site. Questions related to the positions may be directed to Professor Brahm Verma, Email: bverma@engr.uga.edu; Telephone: 706-542-2154

Complete applications received by January 1, 2013 are assured of consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IS AN EO/AA INSTITUTION

 

  • Lecturers (non-tenure track – Engineering)

The College of Engineering at The University of Georgia invites applications for two non-tenure track Lecturer positions. Duties include teaching undergraduate engineering courses, management of instructional laboratories used in engineering degree programs, coordinating undergraduate engineering design projects, and related contributions to undergraduate engineering programs. Minimum qualifications include: completion of the terminal degree in engineering with focus toward civil, mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering areas; or, in rare and extraordinary cases, qualification on the basis of demonstrated related experience that includes but is not limited to a) at least five (5) years of experience teaching fundamental engineering courses that support a wide-range of engineering programs, b) at least three (3) years of instruction associated with an engineering curriculum’s design sequence courses and c) at least three (3) years of practical engineering experience. Successful candidates must also have significant experience a) assessing student design projects using ABET accreditation criteria, b) preparing documents associated with ABET accreditation or re-accreditation plus academic reviews of undergraduate curricula, and c) preparing and teaching hands-on classroom and laboratory experiences; and have d) at least 2 years experience mentoring undergraduates from diverse educational backgrounds, and e) a commitment to cultural diversity. The successful candidate will teach core courses in the undergraduate program, oversee engineering instructional laboratories and mentor undergraduate engineering majors.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2012. The position is available January 1, 2013. Candidates should combine into a single PDF document (1) letter of application indicating your teaching experience and interests, and (2) a vita. This file should then be submitted by email to patsy@engr.uga.edu. Candidates should also arrange to have at least four letters of recommendation submitted in PDF format to the same email.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Patsy Adams at 706-542-8839 or patsy@engr.uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity within its community. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

Postdocs

None at this time

 

Graduate Students

Graduate students in the MS and PhD programs, all disciplines, are routinely added each fall semester. In particular situations, students may also begin their studies in the spring and summer semesters. The Degrees Tab provides information on all discipline opportunities in the Faculty of Engineering. Please refer to the Prospective Students, Graduate tab for information on qualifications and for the application procedure.