Tenure-Track Position in Energy

The College of Engineering at Villanova University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty opening from outstanding individuals with research and teaching interests in emerging energy topics. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the growth of interdisciplinary research in energy and sustainability and in the new interdisciplinary Master’s degree program in Sustainable Engineering. Appointments will be considered at all academic levels in one of the four engineering departments, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, that best matches the interests and qualifications of the candidate. Research focus areas of interest include utilization of sustainable energy sources such as solar and biomass, sustainable energy infrastructure including storage and distribution systems, and emergent materials and technologies for sustainable energy. Applicants must have a PhD in an appropriate discipline, a commitment to innovative engineering education, and a demonstrated potential to develop and maintain an externally funded interdisciplinary research program. Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date is Fall 2010.

The College of Engineering (http://www.engineering.villanova.edu has a faculty of 70 with 930 undergraduate and 350 graduate students, and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. The modern Center for Engineering Education and Research houses state of the art facilities for research and instruction. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a leading Catholic university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. For ten straight years, US News and World Report has ranked the College of Engineering in the top ten nationally among BS/MS intensive universities. The Villanova University campus in the Philadelphia metropolitan area offers an ideal gateway to the city and the eastern seaboard.

Applications should be submitted to:  http://jobs.villanova.edu and should include an application letter, resume, statements of research and teaching experience and vision, and the names and contact information of three professional references.

Villanova is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.