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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR
Hiring Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027836
Posting Close Date: January 13 , 2025
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of Mechanical Engineering. We have special interest in candidates with backgrounds in digital twin and AI/ML technologies, autonomous science, multiphysics modeling, advanced manufacturing, thermofluids and phase transitions, and energy related fields. Computational and theoretical scientists who are enthusiastic about teaching our diverse student body are welcome to apply. Individuals will also be considered at associate or full professor rank if they possess outstanding qualifications commensurate with the rank. Successful applicants are required to have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and are expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, participate in the intellectual life of the Department and University, and provide service to the University.
The Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and currently has an undergraduate enrollment of about 900 and a graduate enrollment of about 207. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.mie.uic.edu. Applicants are required to send a letter of application indicating their qualifications, an up-to-date CV including the names and contact information of three references, and separate one-page statements outlining their future research and teaching plans. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12133?c=uic by December 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The expected starting date is August 16, 2025.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Program Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026775
Posting Close Date: September 23, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Center for In-space Manufacturing (CISM) Operations is to assist and support the Principal Investigator (PI) in implementing, operating, and managing the center project by providing administrative support.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the CISM PI in development of the CISM Handbook: Develop the first edition and review and update annually as necessary.
- Schedule recurring meetings
- Responsible for center communications with internal and external constituency, including:
- Internal communication: emails, meetings, and internal announcements, etc. Post news, update information, and manage the CISM website.
- External communication: media interactions, public relations, and outreach activities.
- Create and maintain YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.
- Publish news press releases on social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, UIC COE news, and CISM websites.
- Publish news press releases on external sites, such as Chicago news, NASA websites, ASTM, and ASME websites.
- Assist the PI to solidify outreach coalitions that will lead to joint funding, facility and personnel access, and complimentary research and education opportunities.
- External evaluation: Engage with evaluator to ensure evaluation and required reports are appropriately conducted, compiled, and reported.
- Responsible for travel arrangements for CISM faculty, staff, students and visitors
- Organize and coordinate CISM events:
- Run the CISM-R2 certificate program
- Organize center tours, workshops and on-site visits with the sponsor
- Organize CISM student project Expo
- Organize External Advisory Committee meeting
- Process purchase orders, reimbursements and payments to vendors, as needed
- Responsible for financial management:
- Update the PI account activities and balances
- Responsible for financial management and monitoring of expenses to make sure they are adhering to the budget and all terms and conditions in the award document.
- Responsible for reporting:
- Collect materials for reporting purposes
- Create templates for CISM presentations, reports and slides to the sponsor
- Assist in preparation of semi-annual and annual reports
- Center lab management:
- Ensure students complete lab safety training and are familiar with the CISM handbook
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience managing Research programs and coordinating projects and/or events such as conferences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience managing projects and/or events
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering welcomes applications from talented individuals to become a part of our faculty and staff. Open positions are posted at the top of this page when available. New hires to our department join our 43 core faculty and 10 staff members, all of whom are committed to the excellence and success of our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs and to the innovative research of our 28 laboratories.
UIC is a major public research university (Carnegie R1) with about 3,000 faculty and more than 34,000 students. It is ranked in the national top 20 by U.S. News & World Report for diversity, and it ranks No. 8 in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education list of best value institutions. This is a recognition given to universities that provide an excellent education compared with net cost. UIC also is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities such as the lakefront, arts and culture venues, festivals, and two international airports make Chicago a singularly enjoyable place to live with an affordable cost of living, whether in an 88th-floor condominium downtown or on a tree-lined street in one of the nation’s finest school districts. The birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago boasts one of the world’s tallest and most iconic skylines, an 8,100-acre park system, and extensive public transit and biking networks.
UIC is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs and services for all. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UIC is committed to supporting the success of dual-career couples. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.