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At Abilene Christian University, you will find more than a job. You will find a workplace where you can impact the lives of more than 5,200 students who are being educated as Christ-centered global leaders each year. The university has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education for 11 years. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, expansive opportunities for professional and personal development, and an emphasis on our core Christian values. Explore these postings for the Abilene campus and Dallas branch to find the right fit for you.

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Director of Graduate Programs in Nuclear Science and Engineering and NEXT Lab Senior Researcher

Apply now Job no: 493675
Work Type: Faculty full-time
Location: Abilene
Categories: Faculty

About ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position Director of Graduate Programs in Nuclear Science and Engineering and NEXT Lab Senior Researcher
Posting Location Abilene, Texas
Department Engineering and Physics
Employee Class Faculty Full-time
Faculty Position Information

Director of Graduate Programs Position Information: Abilene Christian University is developing a graduate program in Nuclear Science and Engineering and is seeking an experienced educator with the drive to build and lead a premier program. This program will be built on an ABET accredited engineering program and long-standing physics and chemistry programs with a strong history in nuclear physics. This environment is a stable foundation on which to build this new graduate program. Additionally, ACU’s Nuclear Energy experimental Testing (NEXT) Lab is working to build an advanced molten salt research reactor to be housed in the new $23 million Science and Engineering Research Center on campus. The new program and this unique research tool will be attractive to faculty and students.

NEXT Lab Senior Research Position Information: The NEXT Lab team is searching for a Senior Researcher to join a staff committed to advancing the goals of the NEXT Lab as we move toward a new generation of molten salt reactors. A well-qualified individual for this position will be able to work alongside the highly motivated team of faculty, staff and students at ACU. This person will be working with the Natura Resources Research Alliance which consists of faculty and staff from ACU, Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Natura Resources.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

Qualifications A Ph.D. in nuclear science, engineering, or closely related field required. Interest in collaborating with the research alliance in the research, development, construction and operation of the MSRR. Demonstrated ability to manage a productive research group. Ability to build a curriculum for a graduate nuclear science and engineering degree. Experience in academic departmental leadership preferred.
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ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

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