US Coast Guard Academy - Engineering Science and Mechanics
US Coast Guard Academy - Engineering Science and Mechanics
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<strong>US</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> -- Position Announcement<br />
JOB SUMMARY<br />
The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the<br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong> program.<br />
The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is a highly selective federal military college providing a rigorous<br />
undergraduate program. In addition, the U. S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> provides the professional<br />
education <strong>and</strong> training required to prepare young women <strong>and</strong> men for careers as commissioned<br />
officers in the U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> - the Nation’s oldest sea going service, well-known for its<br />
humanitarian missions. Offering B.S. degrees in eight academic majors: Mechanical<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong>, Electrical <strong>Engineering</strong>, Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>, Naval Architecture/Marine <strong>Engineering</strong>,<br />
Marine/Environmental <strong>Science</strong>s, Operations Research/Computer Analysis, Management, <strong>and</strong><br />
Government; the <strong>Academy</strong> is staffed with over 100 full-time civilian <strong>and</strong> military faculty. The<br />
attractive riverside campus is home to a nationally representative student body of about 1,000.<br />
The <strong>Academy</strong> is located near the shoreline of southeastern Connecticut, midway between New<br />
York <strong>and</strong> Boston, <strong>and</strong> is within commuting range of regional <strong>and</strong> national colleges <strong>and</strong><br />
universities in the CT/RI/MA tri-state area. The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is an Equal<br />
Opportunity Employer. Visit www.cga.edu for more information.<br />
The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the<br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong> program. The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is a highly selective federal<br />
military college providing a rigorous undergraduate program. In addition, the U. S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> provides the professional education <strong>and</strong> training required to prepare young women<br />
<strong>and</strong> men for careers as commissioned officers in the U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> - the Nation’s oldest sea<br />
going service, well-known for its humanitarian missions. Offering B.S. degrees in eight<br />
academic majors: Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>, Electrical <strong>Engineering</strong>, Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>, Naval<br />
Architecture/Marine <strong>Engineering</strong>, Marine/Environmental <strong>Science</strong>s, Operations<br />
Research/Computer Analysis, Management, <strong>and</strong> Government; the <strong>Academy</strong> is staffed with over<br />
100 full-time civilian <strong>and</strong> military faculty. The attractive riverside campus is home to a nationally<br />
representative student body of about 1,000. The <strong>Academy</strong> is located near the shoreline of<br />
southeastern Connecticut, midway between New York <strong>and</strong> Boston, <strong>and</strong> is within commuting<br />
range of regional <strong>and</strong> national colleges <strong>and</strong> universities in the CT/RI/MA tri-state area. The U.S.<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit for more information.<br />
MAJOR DUTIES<br />
The U. S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>, located in New London, Connecticut, invites applications for a<br />
tenure-track academic faculty position in the Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong> program beginning around<br />
August 1, 2010. The position will be filled at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level<br />
according to the needs of the program. The Professor level will be considered in exceptional<br />
cases. Applicants should be committed to outst<strong>and</strong>ing undergraduate teaching leading to the<br />
degree of Bachelor of <strong>Science</strong> in Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>. Successful c<strong>and</strong>idates may also<br />
supervise senior capstone design projects <strong>and</strong> independent research projects in mechanical or<br />
aeronautical engineering typically aligned with United Sates <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>and</strong> Department of<br />
Homel<strong>and</strong> Security mission areas.<br />
QUALIFICATIONS<br />
Tenure-track c<strong>and</strong>idates should possess a Ph.D. in Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong>, or a closely related<br />
field. Undergraduate teaching experience is desired, however, professional experience of
c<strong>and</strong>idates will also be considered. C<strong>and</strong>idates should have excellent written <strong>and</strong> oral<br />
communication skills. C<strong>and</strong>idates will be selected based on their ability to teach fundamental<br />
engineering courses as well as their ability to contribute to upper-level courses <strong>and</strong> project work<br />
related to the design, construction, manufacturing, instrumentation, <strong>and</strong> testing of mechanical,<br />
marine, or aeronautical systems for use by the U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> or the Department of<br />
Homel<strong>and</strong> Security. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Some citizenship<br />
restrictions may apply.<br />
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED<br />
You will be evaluated based on the criteria described above.<br />
OTHER INFORMATION<br />
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process <strong>and</strong> is not in the competitive civil service.<br />
Moving expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate regulations.<br />
HOW TO APPLY<br />
Applications must be received by March 19, 2010.<br />
Individuals wishing to be considered for this position should submit a letter of application<br />
summarizing specific qualifications, a current curriculum vita, <strong>and</strong> the names, addresses, <strong>and</strong><br />
telephone number of at least three references. Please also include a statement of your teaching<br />
philosophy. C<strong>and</strong>idates possessing teaching experience should include a list of courses taught.<br />
Some U.S. citizenship restrictions may apply. Please include a statement regarding your<br />
citizenship/nationality in your application. The <strong>Academy</strong> reserves the right to instead offer this<br />
as a temporary position due to service needs with a later re-solicitation as tenure track.<br />
Applications materials should be sent to:<br />
U. S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
Mechanical <strong>Engineering</strong> Search Committee<br />
ATTN: YN2 Stephanie Henderson (de)<br />
U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
27 Mohegan Avenue<br />
New London, CT 06320<br />
Questions can be directed to Dr. Egelhoff, PE, 860-444-8549, Carla.J.Egelhoff@uscga.edu.<br />
Applications may also be emailed to Stephanie.R.Henderson@uscg.mil<br />
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86352241&JobTitle=Asst%2f<br />
Assoc%2fProfessor+(Mechanical+<strong>Engineering</strong>)&q=faculty&where=new+london&<br />
brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=127&y=7&pg=1&rad=0&rad_units=miles&r<br />
e=0&AVSDM=2010-‐02-‐17+15%3a13%3a00<br />
The U.S. <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> prides itself in maintaining, developing, <strong>and</strong> promoting a<br />
community of inclusion that embodies a representative cross section of the United States. It is<br />
our belief that gender, racial, ethnic, <strong>and</strong> religious diversity are critical to the professional <strong>and</strong><br />
personal development of future <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Guard</strong> Officers as well as the entire academic <strong>and</strong><br />
professional community at the <strong>Academy</strong>.