ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science #00093218

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science (NERS) at Missouri University of Science and Technology is looking for an assistant professor to develop a transformative, interdisciplinary research and teaching program focused on addressing societal grand challenges through nuclear technology.

Position Description

As an assistant professor in NERS, you will:

* Pursue cutting-edge, externally funded research;

* Deliver high-quality graduate and undergraduate education to a diverse student body; and

* Help NERS recruit students and engage with national laboratories, industry, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the department's research and education mission.

About the NERS Department

Ours is one of the earliest Nuclear Engineering programs established in the US, and became the NERS Department in 2021. We promote hands-on, career-focused learning and solution-oriented research in nuclear technology. The department is currently home to seven tenured/tenure-track faculty and three staff who support 180 undergraduate students and 23 graduate students. We aim to become a nationally recognized leader in advanced reactor development and deployment, biotechnology applications of nuclear science, and big-data science in nuclear technology. Our students have risen to the challenge. The Missouri S&T student chapter of the American Nuclear Society has earned the Samuel Glasstone Award as the top student chapter for the last two years. Undergraduate and graduate researchers are working with national laboratories, the Naval laboratories, and companies across the US to develop solutions to pressing technical challenges.

These education and research missions are supported by the Missouri S&T Reactor, a 200 kW pool-type reactor operating since 1960 that is extensively integrated into the Nuclear Engineering degree program. This includes offering students the opportunity to become licensed reactor operators and incorporating them into the day-to-day operations of the facility.

This and programs like it make NERS graduates a hot commodity in the job market. The student chapter of Women in Nuclear hosts a nuclear career fair each year, and 2024's event brought over a dozen employers and 100 students together. Over 97% of our students find a job within six months of graduating.

A successful applicant will:

* Have an earned doctoral or other terminal degree in nuclear engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited university;

* Demonstrate the potential to develop a successful, externally funded research program; and

* Demonstrate the potential to effectively teach courses in nuclear science and engineering.

Candidates from all areas of Nuclear Science and Engineering with expertise that can advance these strategic initiatives are welcome. Those with independent research or industrial experience and/or who have strong interdisciplinary interests and the vision to leverage existing expertise and infrastructure across Missouri S&T are preferred.

Candidates with careers in industry, the national laboratories, and other institutions are encouraged to apply. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for tenured appointment at associate professor level.

Candidates should head to https://hr.mst.edu/careers/ and apply to position #00093218. Please submit, as a PDF, your:

• Cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Research statement,
• Teaching statement, and
• Four references.

The search committee will start reviewing applications on January 2, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 15, 2024. For more information please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Joshua P. Schlegel, at 573-341-7703 or schlegelj@mst.edu.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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