The Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science invites applications for both tenure-track positions and a non tenure-track lecturer position in the Mechanical Engineering Program. Applicants for the tenure track positions shall have the ability to initiate, build and sustain an externally funded research program that effectively leverages the existing research strengths of one of the College’s multidisciplinary centers of excellence in micromanufacturing and nanotechnology (with particular interest in micro and nanofluidics at the Institute for Micromanufacturing), trenchless technology, grid computing applications, or biomedical applications. In addition, strong teaching skills and the ability to supervise masters and doctoral students are required. Applicants for the non-tenure track position must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level and have a passion to be a distinguished lecturer. His/her classes should be characterized by the use of active learning strategies and the appropriate use of technology. Academic requirements for either position include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to high quality professional service and active participation in college responsibilities are expected for either track. Professional engineering registration, relevant industrial experience, and/or entrepreneurial experience are all advantages. Applicants having teaching/research interests in any traditional or emerging area of Mechanical Engineering are sought, but the primary undergraduate teaching needs of the program currently lie in the areas of thermal systems analysis and design, system dynamics, machine component design, and computational methods.

The Mechanical Engineering program at Louisiana Tech is ABET-accredited with a current undergraduate enrollment of over 400 students. For more information about the College of Engineering and Science, please see our web page at http://www.coes.latech.edu/.

Send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a teaching philosophy statement, a research program summary and contact information for three current references to:

Dr. Jenna Carpenter
Chair of Search Committee for Mechanical Engineering
Box 10348
Ruston, LA 71272-0046

or email electronic versions of the requested information to jenna@latech.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2005, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. The starting date for each position is September 1, 2006 (possibly sooner). Louisiana Tech University is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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