Position title: Associate Professor or Full Professor (tenured)
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $114,400 - $206,300.
The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t3.pdf
The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $114,400 - $133,500.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
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APPLICATION WINDOW
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Open date: September 18, 2023
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Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Final date: Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor position in Aerospace Engineering.
Of particular interest is research focused on aerospace vehicles and mission design including, but not limited to, advanced flight dynamics, hypersonic flight and propulsion, fluid-structure interactions, net-zero carbon emission aviation, and UAVs, as well as research motivated by space-based systems including, but not limited to, low-cost launch systems technologies, emerging spacecraft power, propulsion, thermal management, guidance/navigation & control, novel sensor systems, micro and nanosatellites; crewed and robotic systems, space-based assembly and manufacturing, and in-situ resource recovery and utilization.
The required job duties for this position encompass:
1. Establishing a robust research program, which involves the development of grant proposals & securing funding.
2. Teaching university students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
3. Maintaining professional competency in related discipline;
4. Participating in a variety of service activities.
In this role, we expect that the successful candidate will showcase significant contributions that reflect their ongoing scholarly progress in their respective field through the following attributes:
1. Consistently outstanding teaching performance;
2. Exceptional scholarly achievements;
3. Consistent delivery of high-caliber research and work;
4. A deep passion for creative endeavors
For more information on the Professorial Series visit: https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
We especially welcome candidates who have contributed to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in engineering and who are committed to, and experienced in, building an excellent and diverse academic environment.
The Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent, diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body (https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/about/diversity
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please see https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/index.html for the UC San Diego Partner Opportunities Program.
Tenured positions are required to submit an Institutional Reference Check. For more information please visit: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/background_check/
Department: https://mae.ucsd.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must possess a PhD or have advanced to candidacy at the time of application, in the area of Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD Degree
Preferred qualifications
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, such as increasing the access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in engineering. Candidates should have a desire to participate in the School's diversity initiatives (http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/diversity/).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research
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Statement of Teaching
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site and our Expectations of the Contributions to Diversity Statement document. for more information.
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Institutional Reference Check - Authorization to Release Form
Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check (https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html) for more information
Please visit:https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html for more information.Institutional Reference Check Form: https://aps.ucsd.edu/_files/oars/AUTHORIZATION%20TO%20RELEASE%20FORM-Ver.2022.pdf
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Misc / Additional - Optional documents such as: publications, awards, work-in-progress, and other related documents.
(Optional)
Reference requirements
- 4-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03691
Help contact: arrudd@ucsd.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
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.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
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JOB LOCATION
La Jolla, CA