Assistant Professor of Teaching, MAE - Buffalo, United States - University at Buffalo

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Teaching, MAE
Department Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Posting Number F230297
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Position Type UUP Faculty

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Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( MAE ) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York ( SUNY ) seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching. The position is a 10-month appointment and not tenure-track. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share the MAE vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

The primary purpose of this position is to improve the educational experience for undergraduate students enrolled in senior design (capstone) and laboratory courses in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE) programs. These courses serve as important elements of the accreditation process and ABET objectives.

A successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Serve as Instructor for the required undergraduate courses of Design Process and Methods ( MAE 451) and Design Project ( MAE 494).
• Redevelop the aerospace engineering laboratory to create innovative and educational experiences.
• Participate in the MAE Undergraduate Studies Committee to support the accreditation process for ABET , and support department initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serve as a Faculty Advisor for a cohort of MAE undergraduate students.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related field, or confirmation that all academic requirements for the degree have been met.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
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Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
The purpose of the diversity statement is to help the committee understand how you'll contribute to our efforts to build a more equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.

• Describe the ways you integrate equity, inclusion or accessibility into your teaching, research and service spaces.
  
  

Consider including:

a. experiences you have had working across different student and colleague groups;
b. strategies you use to account for diversity and difference in your professional work;
c. teaching activities that highlight inclusive pedagogy; and/or
d. key definitions or philosophical frameworks that inform your approach.

• Explain ways you imagine integrating these approaches into your work at UB.

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at

Is a background check required for this posting? No
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Contact Information

Contact's Name David Love
Contact's Pronouns he/him/his
Contact's Title Director of Administration
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Posting Dates

Posted 12/05/2023
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 03/01/2024

References

Number of References Required 3
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
2. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Statement
4. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents