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Faculty in Offshore Wind Energy (Open Rank, Tenure Track/Tenured)

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Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17595 and include: a cover letter describing the individual’s qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; and e-mail addresses for three professional references. All materials will be considered in full confidence. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Search Committee Chair (skumar@odu.edu)
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Old Dominion University

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Faculty in Offshore Wind Energy (Open Rank, Tenure Track/Tenured)
Department COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECH
Position Number F1026A1
Job Description
The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a 10-month faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks, to begin in Fall 2023. We seek exceptional candidates with strong research track in Offshore Wind Energy. Appointment will be in one of the five BCET departments depending on the selected candidate’s background and expertise. The successful candidate is expected to perform teaching, research, and service, and must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Exceptional candidates may request tenure upon appointment.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
  1. The successful candidate must have a strong research record, or the capability to establish one, spanning one or more aspects of planning, permitting, structures, installation, grid access, maintenance, offshore port facilities, and maritime implications of offshore wind energy production as demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal publications and a sustained stream of multidisciplinary research projects transferrable, if possible, to the university upon appointment
  2. The candidate must be able to teach core courses in the home department, and shall demonstrate a passion for student success, recruitment, and retention, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
The candidate must have earned or will receive by May 2023 a doctoral degree in an engineering discipline, or other closely related engineering field, with at least one degree in engineering.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates should have substantial expertise, experience with recognized scholarship and research in Offshore Wind Energy. The candidate should also have a clear plan for transferring existing projects, if possible, and how they will acquire and sustain a new stream of externally funded research projects.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 12/15/2022
Application Review Date 02/01/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17595 and include: a cover letter describing the individual’s qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; and e-mail addresses for three professional references. All materials will be considered in full confidence. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Search Committee Chair (skumar@odu.edu)
Batten College of Engineering and Technology
Old Dominion University
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It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  4. Contact Information for Professional References
Optional Documents
  1. DD214
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