Professor - Chemical Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (http://mae.ucsd.edu/), at the University of California, San Diego, (https://ucsd.edu/) is conducting an open search for Adjunct Professors (non-tenure track - Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full level).

At UC San Diego, the Adjunct Professor Series (1) are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or (2) are individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have limited responsibility for research or other creative work; these individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments.
https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

Research areas could include but are not limited to: Aerospace, Controls, Design, Engineering Education, Environmental, Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer, Info Storage, Mechanics & Materials, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Combustion, Plasma & Fusion, and Renewables.

The candidate's job duties and responsibilities will be a combination of:

1. teaching and possibly designing innovative coursework in their respective area(s) of expertise.
2. providing mentorship to university students; supervising student thesis/research
3. engaging in professional activities on campus and services related to the pedagogical mission of the department and university.
4. conducting research and/or creative activity in one's respective area of expertise.

This position will remain open until filled based on the ongoing needs in the MAE Department.

Doctorate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field; OR a minimum of 12 years of equivalent experience as a senior leader (i.e. CTO, Director, or Senior Lead) in relevant industries.

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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