The College of Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks an internationally renowned engineer to fill a newly established Edward E. Whitacre Jr. Endowed Chair in Mechanics. The research area of the Chair can encompass any area of Mechanics. The Whitacre Chair includes a generous endowment and a highly competitive salary. Significant additional financial resources and state-of-the art facilities are available. The scientist holding the Whitacre Chair is expected to play a leadership role in growth in the College of Engineering and faculty recruitment. Opportunities are available for collaborative initiatives at UTSA and with nationally renowned area institutions, including the University of Texas Health at San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute.
San Antonio is the seventh largest city and one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and features a historic and vibrant downtown area. UTSA is located northwest of downtown San Antonio adjacent to the scenic Texas Hill Country. UTSA is a public, Hispanic and urban-serving university. With nearly 31,000 students, it is the largest university in San Antonio metropolitan area.
Nominations, including self-nominations and inquiries can be sent to Dr. Hai-Chao Han via email (hchan@utsa.edu).