The Faculty of Engineering is seeking qualified candidates to teach a first-year introductory Materials Engineering Course (MTLS 1M03) during Term 2 of the Summer, 2012.

MATERIALS 1M03/STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
An introduction to the structure of both crystalline and amorphous solids; the physical and chemical basis for properties exhibited by materials; an overview of material properties including mechanical, electrical and thermal behavior. The topics covered include: bonding, crystal structures, defects in solids, diffusion, mechanical properties, facture, binary phase diagrams, transformation kinetics, solidification, electronic properties, thermal properties and polymeric materials.

Lecture: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: McMaster University Central campus, JHE-329
Classes begin: June 18, 2012
Classes end: August 3, 2012
Final examination as arranged by instructor, during class time.
Projected enrolment: 40

Wages for a 3-unit course: $ 7,425. (includes 4% vacation pay)
Remuneration is based on student enrollment up to 161 students for Sessional Faculty with aggregate seniority, and up to 227 students without aggregate seniority. Supplemental fees will apply for enrollment that exceeds these amounts.

Responsibilities:
The instructor is required to use pre-existing teaching materials and electronic assignments available on the AVENUE system. The instructor will be responsible for preparing and marking the midterms and final exam. In addition, the instructor is to perform in-class demos and offer office hours at convenient times.

Qualifications Required:
Applicants should hold a university degree in engineering or relevant science. Strong communication skills are essential, and previous university teaching experience is highly desirable.

Applicants must provide the following information:
Curriculum vitae, a statement concerning practical experience and teaching interests, and a list of at least three referees.

Applicants must also include information necessary to determine their seniority as defined in Article 20.01 of the CUPE Local 3906 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement.

DATE OF POSTING:	March 2, 2012
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	March 19, 2012
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:	Dr. Jeffrey Hoyt, Chair, Materials Science Engineering Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7 Email application to nicholr@mcmaster.ca
Administrator:	Ruth Nicholson, ETB-108

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, those legally able to work in Canada and at McMaster University will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. Accordingly, the University encourages applications from women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Contractually Limited Appointment in Mechanical Engineering Design

Posted February 15, 2012

A new era in engineering is unfolding in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, one designed to address the needs of the 21st century. Guided by a new five-year strategic plan, the Faculty is committed to promoting socially responsible engineering, advancing research for a sustainable society and developing the global engineer of the future. To this end, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking an outstanding individual for a Contractually Limited Appointment in Mechanical Engineering Design. Experience in the following areas is desirable: Computed Aided Design and Manufacturing, Sustainable Design, Industrial Product Design, Design Synthesis, Design of Mechanical and Fluid Power Elements, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

The appointment will commence July 1, 2012 and will be initially for two years. Applicants will hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related branch of engineering with a professional engineering designation. The recruited individual will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, and support departmental growth in Sustainability and Mechanical Design.

Letters of application, accompanied by the applicant’s curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least three references are to be sent to:

Professor S. Habibi, Chair
Department of Mechanical Engineering, JHE Rm. 316
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Canada, L8S 4L7
email: chairme@mcmaster.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Teaching-Stream Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering

Posted February 3, 2012

The Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor appointment effective July 1, 2012. The appointment will be for a three-year period, renewable for a further three years (subject to an academic assessment). During the second term, the appointee will be eligible to be considered for a permanent teaching appointment based on demonstrated excellence as a teacher and an educator.

The successful candidate will be mainly teaching chemical engineering core courses. The position is in general classified as 80% teaching and 20% service. Some involvement in pedagogical research is expected over the longer term, concerning introduction and use of appropriate instructional methodologies in the classroom. A fair amount of effort will be devoted to course development and the promotion of excellent teaching in the department.

Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and possess excellent communication skills, strong commitment and demonstrated ability in classroom instruction. Experience in teaching chemical and process engineering core courses is essential. Registration as a Professional Engineer of Ontario or eligibility to acquire registration in Canada is an essential qualification.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three professional references (with postal and email addresses) to:

Dr. Shiping Zhu, Chair
Department of Chemical Engineering
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7
email: chechair@mcmaster.ca

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Materials Science and Engineering

Posted January 3, 2012

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The appointment is intended to be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; however, consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates at the Full Professor level. It is important to note that the search will not be limited to a specific sub-discipline within the field and qualified candidates with research expertise in any area of materials science and engineering, traditional or emerging, will be considered.

McMaster University, one of the Top 100 universities in the world (THE and AWRU rankings of world universities), boasts a network of academic institutes that provide stimulating interdisciplinary research opportunities, such as the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research, the Centre for Automotive Materials and Corrosion, and the Steel Research Centre. For more information on the experimental facilities and current research interests of the department the applicant is invited to visit our website at: mse.mcmaster.ca.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a closely related discipline. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Within a reasonable time period after joining the department, the successful candidate is expected to obtain a full or limited license with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2012 and the anticipated starting date for the position is January 1, 2013. Applications by e-mail are encouraged.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within the community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, a selection of research publications, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:

Faculty Selection Committee
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, JHE 357, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada.
Email: matsci@mcmaster.ca
Reference: MATERIALS 2012

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Automotive Power Train

Posted November 22, 2011

A new era in engineering is unfolding in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, one designed to address the needs of the 21st century. Guided by a new five-year strategic plan, the Faculty is committed to promoting socially responsible engineering, advancing research for a sustainable society and developing the global engineer of the future. To this end, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking an outstanding individual for a tenure track position in Green Automotive Power Train research. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: hybrid and electric power train technologies, internal combustion engines, prognostics and diagnostics, automotive control and mechatronics, energy storage, and batteries.

The tenure-track appointment will be at the level of Assistant or Associate professor and will commence July 1, 2012. Applicants will hold a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related branch of engineering. Applicants must demonstrate a successful record of research, reflected in extramural grant acquisition and publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals. The recruited individual will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, develop graduate level courses, and support departmental growth in automotive research. He/she will also be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and foster the already existing collaborations with other departments.

Letters of application, accompanied by the applicant’s curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least three references are to be sent to:

Professor S. Habibi
Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering
JHE Rm. 316, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4L7
email: chairme@mcmaster.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The Class of 1962, Mechanical Engineering Endowed Chair in Eco-Entrepreneurship - Tenure-Track/Teaching Stream

Posted June, 2011

The Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice at McMaster University invites applications from outstanding candidates for the Class of 1962 Mechanical Engineering Endowed Chair in Eco-Entrepreneurship. This tenure/teaching-stream appointment will be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor and the commencement date of this appointment is flexible.

Qualified applicants must hold an undergraduate degree and PhD in Engineering or a cognate discipline, and will have a demonstrated record of entrepreneurship and innovation in fields relevant to sustainable development. Successful candidates must be familiar with new business start-up methodologies, business development and new product development in a technology-based context.

Applicants are expected to develop and teach graduate courses in engineering entrepreneurship and in sustainability. The candidate will also assume supervisory responsibility for Engineering Entrepreneurship students in the Masters of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation program and the Masters of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation program* (*program subject to OCGS approval). More detailed information on these and other programs offered through the Walter G. Booth School for Engineering Practice can be found athttp://msep.mcmaster.ca/. Interaction is expected with potential external mentors and with representatives from funding agencies, angel investors and venture capitalists.

The successful applicant will work to integrate sustainability principles, applicable to new business start-up, into the Masters programs delivered by the Xerox Centre for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Centre for Engineering and Public Policy, both housed within the Water G. Booth School for Engineering Practice. They will facilitate the translation of public policy into entrepreneurial opportunities.

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants will be accepted until the appointment is filled. Applicants are asked to send their curriculum vitae, a statement detailing research and teaching interests, and names of three references to:

Dr. Samir Chidiac
Director, Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice
Faculty of Engineering
McMaster University
ETB-506, 1280 Main Street West,
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 0A3
Email: chidiac@mcmaster.ca

Tenure-track faculty position in Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Posted June 1, 2011

The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University is guided by a new five-year strategic plan that is committed to advancing research for a sustainable society and developing the global engineer of the future. To this end, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking an outstanding individual for a tenure track position in Electric Power Systems Engineering. The appointment is intended to be at the Assistant Professor level.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, and have expertise in the fields of: power electronics; electric motor drives; electric machines; electric power systems; “smart" grid; electric energy generation, conversion, and transmission; and renewable energy systems. Demonstrated or strong potential for excellence in research and teaching is essential. Relevant industrial experience, the ability to interact with other research groups (on and off campus), and interest in creating and maintaining ties with major industrial players within the broader energy community will be an asset.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop an effective research program and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is required to become registered with Professional Engineers of Ontario.

This position is available as of July 1, 2011 and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications by e-mail are encouraged.

Faculty Search Committee
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, ITB A110
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1
Canada

Email: hastings@mcmaster.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for these positions. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

Tenure-track faculty position in Structural Analysis of Materials

Posted March 29, 2011

The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Materials Characterization. The appointment is intended to be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; however, consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates at the Full Professor level. This position will expand upon current McMaster expertise in materials analysis and nuclear materials as well as contributing to the Faculty’s strategic initiatives in sustainability.

The applicant should have expertise in the field of advanced characterization techniques, including transmission electron microscopy or/and atom probe field ion microscopy, with a focus on structure and properties relationships of materials. The applicant is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program and capitalize on existing and new infrastructure at the university and in particular at the state-of-the-art Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy. This centre currently houses two aberration-corrected microscopes and will commission a 3D Atom Probe and an Auger Scanning Microscope. Over the last few years, McMaster University has received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Ministry of Research and Innovation and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council totaling approximately $40M in materials analysis at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy and the Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems. This position will build upon faculty expertise in materials engineering, as well as facilities and experience available through the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or a closely related discipline. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an effective research program and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty expects the successful candidate to become registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Where full licensure is not possible, a limited is also acceptable.

This position is available as of July 1, 2011 and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications by e-mail are encouraged.

Faculty Selection Committee
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada.
Email: matsci@mcmaster.ca
Reference: MATERIALS ANALYSIS 2011

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor - Photonic, Optoelectronic, or Photovoltaic Device Engineering

Posted February 7, 2011

The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Engineering Physics.The appointment is intended to be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The applicant should have expertise and interest in photonic, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic device engineering. The department has many active research projects spanning such topics as biophotonics, electro-optic systems, nanostructured and nonlinear optical materials, nano- and micro-devices, silicon photonics, solar photovoltaics, and III-V materials and devices. There will be opportunities to capitalize on existing infrastructure at the university including the facilities of the Centre for Emerging Device Technologies (CEDT), the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research (BIMR), and the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM). In addition, within the past year faculty members in our department have been successful with major initiatives in photovoltaics, nuclear materials, and positron physics, funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund, adding very significantly to McMaster University's infrastructure supporting R&D in advanced materials.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics or a closely related discipline. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an effective, externally funded research program and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty expects the successful candidate to become registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, a selection of four research publications, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:

Department Chair
Department of Engineering Physics
McMaster University
1280 Main St. West
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada L8S 4L7

This position is available as of January 1, 2011 and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

Faculty Position in Structural Engineering

Posted December 8, 2010

The Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-stream position in the structural engineering area. Qualified applicants from both academic and industrial sectors will be considered for this position at the assistant or the associate professor level. Applicants must have a bachelor and doctoral degree in Civil Engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. The ideal candidate would have a track record involving innovative experimental and/or high quality theoretical research. Interests in rehabilitation and retrofit of structures, seismic engineering, durability of infrastructure, and sustainable infrastructure design are of particular interest. The successful candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and attract funding from granting agencies and other external sources to support her/his research activities.

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants are asked to send their curriculum vitae, a statement detailing research and teaching interests, including anticipated areas of research collaboration with existing faculty in the Department, and names of three referees to

Dr. B.W. Baetz, Chair
Department of Civil Engineering
McMaster University
1280 Main St W.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4L7
Telephone (905) 525-9140 ext. 27214
Fax: (905) 525-9688
e-mail: baetz@mcmaster.ca

Applications review will begin immediately and the appointment will ideally commence July 1, 2011. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Note: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for these positions. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

Faculty Position in Environmental Engineering

Posted August 9, 2011

The Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of environmental engineering. Starting rank will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants must have a bachelor and doctoral degree in Civil Engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a track record involving innovative experimental and/or high quality modeling-based research. Interests in environmental engineering, with emphasis on sustainable wastewater treatment technologies, will be considered an asset for this position. This position is one of the McMaster Engineering designated appointments in the broader area of engineering for a sustainable society. The successful candidate is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and attract funding from granting agencies and other external sources to support her/his research activities.

Applications review will begin immediately and the appointment will ideally commence July 1, 2012. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Canada Research Chair - Tier II

Posted August 16, 2010

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking an outstanding individual for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the areas of polymer nanomaterials and process systems.

This tenure-track appointment will be at the level of Assistant or Associate professor and will commence May 1, 2011. Applicants will hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering, and be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. Postdoctoral training and/or industrial experience are preferred. Canada Research Chairs are subject to review and approval by the CRC Secretariat. Further details on the CRC Program can be viewed at: http://www.chairs.gc.ca.

Applicants must demonstrate a successful record of research, reflected in extramural grant acquisition and publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals. The recruited individual will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, develop graduate level courses, and support departmental growth in this area. He/she will also be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program, supervise graduate student research, and foster the already existing collaborations with other departments.

Send an application letter, resume, statements on research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:

Professor S. Zhu, Chair
Department of Chemical Engineering
JHE Rm. 374, McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L8S 4L7
email: chechair@mcmaster.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

chemeng.mcmaster.ca

U. S. Steel Canada Endowed Position in Sustainable Steel Production

Posted November 2, 2009

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track US Steel Canada Endowed Position. The position may be filled at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, depending on the experience of the candidate. The successful applicant at the Associate or Full Professor rank will be an outstanding researcher with demonstrated expertise in sustainability issues related to primary production of steel, which will involve a strong background in process metallurgy, recycling and energy issues. The position at these ranks will be the U. S. Steel Canada Chair in Sustainable Steel Production. The successful applicant at the Assistant Professor rank will demonstrate outstanding potential in the same research area.

The position is associated with the McMaster Steel Research Centre that has attracted strong industrial interest and funding. The McMaster Steel Research Centre is part of a network of research institutes that provide stimulating interdisciplinary research opportunities, including the General Motors Canada Centre for Automotive Materials and Corrosion, the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute, and the Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop strong research activities that will attract external research funding, supervise graduate students and teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or a closely related discipline. Registration or eligibility for registration, by the Professional Engineers of Ontario will be considered an asset.

McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities. All other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position will start on July 1, 2010 or after. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications referencing the position and including a CV, a statement detailing research and teaching interests, and the names of three referees should be sent to:

Faculty Selection Committee
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
McMaster University, JHE 357
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7
email: jane@mcmaster.ca
Reference: USSTEEL09

Faculty Positions in Information Technology

McMaster University has identified "Information Technology" as an area of strategic priority. This area which includes both Electrical and Computer Engineering is receiving special attention in terms of resource reallocation and faculty renewal. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking new faculty members at all ranks in the broad area of information technology with special emphasis on areas of electrical and computer and biomedical engineering that include data and network communications, microelectronics, power electronics, communication systems, photonic and wireless technologies, Internet multi-media technologies, modern control, and health care related applications.

Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to research and teaching with the ability to establish or maintain a dynamic research program in their fields of expertise. They will also have strong communication skills and will be able to impart their knowledge and expertise to both undergraduate and graduate students.

McMaster University has an outstanding research environment and is well known for its innovation in teaching and program development, and offers attractive start-up packages to outstanding candidates. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has strong ties with government and industrial research laboratories throughout the world and is well positioned to take advantage of many new research opportunities in the area of telecommunications and information technology.

Further information on the department is available from http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/.

Applications complete with a curriculum vitae and the names of three references should be sent to:

Search Committee
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L7