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The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. lists this Associate Professor/Professor opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
VCU College of Engineering – Senior Engineering Faculty Member
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering is pleased to announce a Strategic Senior Faculty position. This position is part of a university‑wide initiative to recruit high‑impact tenured faculty members to support our rapidly growing, transformative research portfolio.
We invite applications for an exceptionally accomplished tenured faculty member who can further elevate our college's research capabilities in one or more of the following thrust areas:
Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, and Computing
Human Health and Medicine
Sustainability: Materials, Energy & Environment
Candidates with meritorious research accomplishments in any of these areas, or related areas such as robotics, cybersecurity, or manufacturing, will be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed to one of our five academic departments: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching: Teach courses within the College of Engineering curriculum and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Research: Maintain an established research record with international reputation and external funding; demonstrate collaborative research and scholarly activity.
Service: Engage in service activities for the department, college, university, and professional scientific organizations; contribute to outreach efforts to the local community.
Clinical: When appropriate, participate in collaborative clinical activities in scholarship and service.
Application Process
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and the names and email addresses of four references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will start on August 1, 2026, and will continue until filled.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related science field.
Academic accomplishments commensurate with appointment at the level of Full Professor or exceptionally qualified Associate Professor.
Outstanding record of scholarship in one or more of the advertised research thrust areas.
International reputation as a leading researcher, evidenced by awards such as society fellow status or membership in a national academy.
Demonstrated ability to work in an inclusive environment with faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds.
Commitment to high‑quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience leading or contributing to large, multi‑investigator research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience as director or principal investigator of a high‑impact national or international research center or institute.
Record of industry collaboration or technology transfer.
Commitment to community engagement and enhancing the university’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Benefits
All full‑time university faculty members are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, and abundant opportunities for career development and advancement.
Employment Details
Unit: College of Engineering
Salary Range: Commensurate
Tenure: Tenure‑Track
Months: 9 months
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Restricted Position: No
Contact Information
Contact Name: Dr. Gary Tepper
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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