Job Description
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Endowed Faculty Position in Shale Gas Utilization Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
As part of a major campus-wide initiative to advance the responsible utilization of shale gas West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV seeks an exceptional individual for appointment as an endowed Statler Chair in the Statler College to lead this effort at the rank of Professor. Eligible candidates must have a demonstrated record of exceptional scholarly teaching and research accomplishments and hold an earned doctorate in mechanical or chemical engineering or a closely related field. A complete position description and additional details on the shale gas initiative are available at http://provost.wvu.edu/shalegas.
The Statler Chair will serve as the technical and organizational lead for a faculty and research team across disciplines to build a center of excellence dedicated to this Initiative; be expected to strengthen and build upon available resources, expertise and research capabilities; grow externally sponsored research in shale gas; and build cooperative partnerships with industry, government agencies and universities. He/she will play a role in the anticipated recruitment of additional faculty positions in this initiative. Details about WVU research programs are available at http://www.research.wvu.edu.
WVU invites applications from individuals in academia, industry or government labs who have an exceptional record of scholarly activities, including teaching and research, in any specialty area related to shale gas utilization. The successful candidate is expected to be familiar with the current national and global landscape and future trends for energy and shale gas research. Expertise with translational and collaborative research partnerships with industry, project management, and a broad knowledge of energy policy and regulatory matters are highly desirable.
WVU is a comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of 32,000 students and a Carnegie Classification – High Research. Morgantown ranks among the nation’s most livable small cities and is within easy driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA. For more information see http://www.wvu.edu and http://www.morgantown.com.
The Statler College has seven academic departments, over 4,000 students, and 130 faculty members, with about $30M in annual external research expenditures. The Statler College is nationally recognized for high quality teaching, excellent research, and outstanding faculty and students. A new research building will be completed by late 2014.
Submit a single PDF containing cover letter, resume, names and complete contact information for three professional references, a two-page narrative describing vision for catalyzing this initiative in research, education and outreach, specific expertise that bears on this position, and direct involvement in any technology transfer related activities. The cover letter should clearly describe how the candidate would contribute to and lead this initiative. Complete applications and/or nominations submitted to shalegasutil-search@mail.wvu.edu will be reviewed beginning October 23, 2013 with an anticipated start date in early to midyear 2014.
WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. WVU values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
Endowed Faculty Position in Shale Gas Utilization Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
As part of a major campus-wide initiative to advance the responsible utilization of shale gas West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV seeks an exceptional individual for appointment as an endowed Statler Chair in the Statler College to lead this effort at the rank of Professor. Eligible candidates must have a demonstrated record of exceptional scholarly teaching and research accomplishments and hold an earned doctorate in mechanical or chemical engineering or a closely related field. A complete position description and additional details on the shale gas initiative are available at http://provost.wvu.edu/shalegas.
The Statler Chair will serve as the technical and organizational lead for a faculty and research team across disciplines to build a center of excellence dedicated to this Initiative; be expected to strengthen and build upon available resources, expertise and research capabilities; grow externally sponsored research in shale gas; and build cooperative partnerships with industry, government agencies and universities. He/she will play a role in the anticipated recruitment of additional faculty positions in this initiative. Details about WVU research programs are available at http://www.research.wvu.edu.
WVU invites applications from individuals in academia, industry or government labs who have an exceptional record of scholarly activities, including teaching and research, in any specialty area related to shale gas utilization. The successful candidate is expected to be familiar with the current national and global landscape and future trends for energy and shale gas research. Expertise with translational and collaborative research partnerships with industry, project management, and a broad knowledge of energy policy and regulatory matters are highly desirable.
WVU is a comprehensive Land Grant University with an enrollment of 32,000 students and a Carnegie Classification – High Research. Morgantown ranks among the nation’s most livable small cities and is within easy driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA. For more information see http://www.wvu.edu and http://www.morgantown.com.
The Statler College has seven academic departments, over 4,000 students, and 130 faculty members, with about $30M in annual external research expenditures. The Statler College is nationally recognized for high quality teaching, excellent research, and outstanding faculty and students. A new research building will be completed by late 2014.
Submit a single PDF containing cover letter, resume, names and complete contact information for three professional references, a two-page narrative describing vision for catalyzing this initiative in research, education and outreach, specific expertise that bears on this position, and direct involvement in any technology transfer related activities. The cover letter should clearly describe how the candidate would contribute to and lead this initiative. Complete applications and/or nominations submitted to shalegasutil-search@mail.wvu.edu will be reviewed beginning October 23, 2013 with an anticipated start date in early to midyear 2014.
WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. WVU values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.
Company Information
Name :
Description :
West Virginia University
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
WVU-Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Deans Office PO Box 6070 Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
Application Information
Instructions :
Contact Information: (304) 293-3178
Apply by mail :
Attn: Nancie Yost WVU-Office of Associate Dean for Research PO Box 6101, ESB 127 Morgantown, WV 26506-6101
By Fax :
Fax to 304-293-5024 Attn : Nancie Yost
Job Posting Entered On :
8/21/2013
Job Posting Expires On :
8/1/2014
Endowed Faculty Position in Shale Gas Utilization
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