Assistant Professor (Job Id: 40081)
Institution: University of Louisville
Department: Industrial Engineering
Location: Louisville, KY
Category: Faculty – Engineering – Industrial and Manufacturing
Posted: 11/13/2020
Type: Full-Time

Position Description

The Department of Industrial Engineering in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor Faculty position in the general area of ergonomics and human factors engineering, including, but not limited to, the following: occupational ergonomics and human performance, human-robot interaction, and healthcare human factors. The occupant of this position is expected to conduct a robust and sustainable funded research program in one or more of the areas listed above while contributing to departmental teaching and service goals. Collaboration with government and industry, along with the wide array of centers and institutes, including the Center for Ergonomics (https://engineering.louisville.edu/research/centersinstitutes/centerforergonomics/), is expected. For more information on the many institutes and centers at the Speed School of Engineering, see: https://engineering.louisville.edu/research/centersinstitutes/.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. This position also requires strong communication skills, unassailable personal and academic integrity, and a focus on openness and transparency.

Department Information

The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) has been a degree granting department since the late 1970s. IE currently has 8 tenured or tenure-track faculty and 3 term faculty with the following research thrusts: operations research and decision analytics, human factors and ergonomics, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty research has been supported by a variety of federal grants and industry contracts (e.g., NSF, DoD, ONR, NIST, NASA, FHWA, Toyota, GE Appliances/Haier). For more on IE research, visit: https://engineering.louisville.edu/academics/departments/industrial/departmental-research-ie/.

Further, the department has extensive interdisciplinary collaborations across several units at UofL, including Arts and Sciences, Social Work, Medicine, and Public Health, as well as with the other seven departments within the Speed School of Engineering.

The department offers ABET-accredited BS and MEng degrees, along with MS and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering, an MEng degree in Engineering Management Online (MEEMO), and an MEng degree in Engineering Management in Panama (MEngEMP). The enrollment in the department as of Fall 2020 is 129 undergraduates, 151 masters, and 23 PhD students. The University of Louisville offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. To find out more, please see: https://louisville.edu/provost/faculty-personnel/faculty-affairs-policies.

About Louisville

Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public-school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Kentucky’s largest city (America’s 29th largest city) boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average. You can explore a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms. The region offers a good balance between the diverse metropolitan life, along with the safety and convenience of smaller-size city. Fittingly, it has earned a number of accolades (https://www.uoflnews.com/pos t/uofltoday/city-of-louisville-earns-a-number-of-accolades-to-kick-off-2019/). Louisville is also home of the famous Kentucky Derby.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs, and submit the following as a single document: (1) cover letter clearly stating the position name and job ID number; (2) a summary of research interests, accomplishments, and teaching interests; (3) a vision statement clearly stating their plans on developing a thriving funded research program in ergonomics and human factors engineering; (4) curriculum vitae; and, (5) a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses). Applications submitted prior to December 15, 2020 will be given first consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions or inquiries regarding the position to:

Dr. Jason J. Saleem, Assistant Professor

Chair, Search Committee

Director, Center for Ergonomics

JB Speed Building Room 306

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292

Email: jason.saleem@louisville.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Faculty/Administrator

To apply for this position, follow the “Online App. Form” link below and then click on the “Apply Now”. You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the “Submit” button. Detailed instructions are available at louisville.edu/jobs in the “My Career Tools” section. Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM on the deadline date. If the posting description requested that you follow up and mail or email other documents, your application will not be considered complete until those have been received by the department.

NOTE:

Only ONE attachment can be uploaded per application. If you wish to include a cover letter or other documents, please combine them as one document with your resume/cv, save the document with a simple short title that contains only letters, spaces, or numbers, and then upload.

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street – Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6258 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

Online Application form: https://www.higheredjobs.com/clickthru/redirect.cfm?JobCode=177354951

https://careers.hrm.northeastern.edu/en-us/job/504129/open-rank-professor

About the opportunity: The newly formed School of Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences within the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University invites applicants for an open-rank tenure/tenure track position starting August 2021. The hired candidate will be appointed in either the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences or the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Joint and affiliated appointments across colleges in line with the candidate’s research and education portfolio are possible and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities: The hired candidate will have the specific responsibility for developing a transdisciplinary research program and synergistic education activities that address the need for innovative approaches in clinical and rehabilitation sciences that integrate knowledge, methods, and practices from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to engineering, computer sciences, clinical sciences, artificial intelligence and design. To do so, the hired candidate will work with faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students from different disciplines across the School, College, and University.

The hired candidate will have the general responsibilities of tenured/tenure-track faculty in the department including: developing and leading an externally funded research program that complements the broad expertise of the faculty, staff, and students in the Departments, College, and University; teaching in and supporting current and planned education and accredited professional programs; and providing service to the University, its colleges, and departments.

Candidates eligible for professional/clinical practice credentials in Speech-Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, or a related clinical field that meet the qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualification: Candidates must have an academic terminal degree (PhD, ScD, or EdD) in Rehabilitation Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Physical Therapy or in a related transdisciplinary field. To be considered for the rank of associate or full, candidates must be currently leading a nationally recognized research program including both independent and collaborative projects supported by extramural funding and a strong record of peer reviewed publications in archival scientific journals. To be considered for the rank of assistant, candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop both an independent and collaborative research program with appropriate levels of research productivity.

Department: Public Works
Salary: $16.97 / hour
Location: Keizer, OR
Duration: Temporary / Part-time
Link to info/application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsalem/jobs/2902944/wastewater-treatment-plant-intern

Job Summary

The City of Salem is looking to provide an opportunity for two Wastewater Treatment Plant Interns to gain hands on work experience in the operation of the city’s two wastewater plants, Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility and the River Road Peak Wet Weather Treatment Facility.

Willow Lake is the primary treatment facility for the City with a dry weather secondary treatment capacity of 65 mgd, a wet weather secondary treatment capacity of 95 mgd, and a peak wet weather capacity of 155 mgd.  It can be operated in trickling filter/activated sludge, conventional air activated sludge and in a combination of both processes plus selective treatment based on flow and load fluctuations. 

The River Road Peak Wet Weather Treatment Facility is a high rate, physical chemical ballasted flocculation facility with ultra-violet disinfection.  This facility is operated only when flows at the Willow Lake Facility are above 95 mgd.  Operation of this remote facility is permitted for use to prevent sanitary sewer overflows associated with wet weather.

The City’s treatment facilities serve a population equivalent of 229,000 within a three city area with an average annual flow of 45 mgd.  The facility staff of 53 employees provide Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Biosolids, and Administrative Services for both facilities.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.  If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!  


Job Summary

The Intern job classification is a temporary position – up to a maximum 30 hours per week and 1200 hours per calendar year are allowed.

Internships provide an opportunity for students enrolled in an institution of higher education to gain hands on work experience.  The work performed typically involves assisting a journey level operator in the operation of different treatment systems and related equipment, process control testing and analysis.

Internships are for the benefit of the student and are designed based upon a prescribed educational goal.  Incumbents in this role will participate in an exit interview which will include a presentation of materials or information learned by the Intern. 

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development.  If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
• Current standing as a graduate or undergraduate student at a college or university with major course work in Water Quality, Water/Wastewater Operations, Environmental Science or related field and minimum 6 months of paid, unpaid, or volunteer experience, in the related area of project assignment; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the menu option for class specifications and search for Intern or view the entire classification by clicking here.

How can I apply?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application.  Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application. 

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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If you would like more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.