Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering

Loras College invites applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant or associate professor in the engineering and physics areas.  The expected start date is August 2010.  Loras College offers a B.S. degree in Engineering, and its graduates are uniquely prepared to design mechatronic, robotic, and "smart" products.  We seek an individual who has an interest in dynamic systems, controls, and/or robotics and can teach a wide range of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and physics courses. 

COMPENSATION.  Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, membership at Wellness Center and Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE:  The Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science Program consists of over forty majors and three engineering faculty members who advise undergraduate students and enjoy rotating the courses they teach.  Alternative teaching duties might include courses such as:  introductory mechanics, materials science, mechanics of materials, circuits, fluids, thermodynamics, senior design and a variety of general education courses. 

THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution that includes preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards.  The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College's Catholic tradition.  The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum.

THE COMMUNITY.  Loras College's 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.  Loras College is a Catholic, four-year liberal arts, coeducational institution of approximately 1,600 students.  Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the college and to respect its Catholic tradition.

APPLICATION DEADLINE.   Until position is filled.  For more information contact, Associate Professor Danial Neebel at (563) 588-7815 or at danial.neebel@loras.edu.

APPLICATION.  Must go to:  http://loras.iapplicants.com/ to apply.  Please upload:  your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature.  You will need to combine your documents into one document before uploading.  Additional materials may be requested at a later date. 

AA/EOE. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  Please visit http://www.loras.edu/ for additional information about Loras College.

A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related discipline is preferred.  Candidates with a Master's degree and significant experience will also be considered.