H. RUSSELL BOMHOFF PROFESSORSHIP IN ENGINEERING

The College of Engineering at Wichita State University seeks candidates with interdisciplinary interests in the field of advanced composite materials to become the first recipient of the newly created H. Russell Bomhoff Professorship in Engineering. The distinguished individual chosen for this new position will be the leader in developing a nationally recognized center of research excellence within the College of Engineering that will dove tail with the current composite materials research within the College and the other units of the University. The College has a solid foundation of first-rate equipment and a nucleus of faculty and research associates with skills and interest in the full spectrum of composite materials research. The person chosen for this position must be capable of recognizing the connections of existing talent and equipment, and have the vision to coordinate new research initiatives that will provide for expansion of the center with the steady infusion of additional equipment, talented faculty and research associates, and graduate students.

The H. Russell Bomhoff Professorship in Engineering is a tenured or tenure-eligible position at the associate professor or professor rank. Competitive applicants must have a doctorate in an engineering discipline, a distinguished record of scholarly activities, a record of significant external research funding, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity. Applicants must also have at least one academic degree in an engineering area that is closely aligned with composite material research, and have a strong history of experience in composite material research. Applicants must provide evidence of their eligibility for employment in the U.S. Desirable qualifications of the applicant include the following: U.S. citizenship, a record of directing collaborative research efforts, a demonstrated record of excellence in engineering education, industrial experience, national recognition in an engineering discipline, and demonstrated leadership abilities. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the chosen applicant.

The ultimate success of this center of excellence will depend a great deal upon this leader’s ability to build collaborations of trust within the elements of the University, other academic institutions, industrial partners, national research laboratories, government agencies, and the community. Equally important to its success is the development of educational programs within the College of Engineering that achieve national respect and prominence. This will be the source of the necessary pool of exceptionally talented and creative graduate students to support the large number of basic and applied research programs.

Wichita, a city of more than 400,000 people, is the heart of industry and commerce in the state of Kansas. It is the site of six major aerospace companies (Boeing, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, Bombardier/Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, and Airbus). The Wichita State University campus is a beautifully landscaped architectural showplace with approximately 15,000 students. Outstanding composite research and structural testing facilities are available in the College and the University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).

Interested applicants should mail a complete resume, that includes the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of three references in the United States, to The College of Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0044, attn: Dr. Sam Bruner. The closing date for this position is January 31, 2008, or the first day of each successive month until the position is filled. Wichita State University is an EEO/AA employer.