FAQ
FAQ
| Question | Thrust Search | Department Search |
|---|---|---|
| Are positions available at all ranks of tenure-system professorship — assistant, associate and full? | Yes | Yes |
| What is the process for applying? | Applications should be submitted online following instructions provided in the announcement. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of cognizant faculty from each thrust for alignment and will then be forwarded to the appropriate department for further screening and reviews. | Search committee of departmental faculty make hiring recommendations. |
| If my research fits into more than one area (thrust or department), can I be in more than one? | Yes! Collaboration is the goal. | Yes! Joint department appointments are encouraged. |
| Can I state a preferred thrust and/or department? | Yes, the application has a supplemental question asking the preferred thrust.If you do not select a thrust, your application will not receive further consideration. | Yes, the application has a supplemental question asking the preferred department or joint position. |
| Can I apply for both a thrust and department? | Yes, if your research aligns with a specific thrust and department position, then you can apply for both. | Yes, if your research aligns with a specific thrust and department position, then you can apply for both. |
| What if my research does not fit into a thrust area? | Then you are still welcome to apply for an open department position aligned with your experience. | X |
| Why should I apply through the thrust? | The scale and complexity of scientific knowledge and methods have significantly advanced in modern times, with team-based research producing greater scientific impacts, innovation, productivity and research than single-investigator approaches, according to research published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The research thrusts are designed to support faculty members pursuing maximum impact in solving society’s biggest problems. | X |
| What is the relationship between the thrust and the department? | The thrust is where groundbreaking research occurs; the department is your academic home where you will teach and navigate the tenure process. | The thrust is where groundbreaking research occurs; the department is your academic home where you will teach and navigate the tenure process. |
| In what department will I be evaluated for tenure? | All faculty associated with a thrust will have a departmental home and this is where all decisions will occur. While your research activities in a thrust will be considered, thrust leaders will not directly be involved in the tenure process. | You will be evaluated for tenure in your home department that you are hired into. |
| After I submit my application, when should I expect to hear something? | Preference will be given to applications received by Jan. 15, 2024; so you should expect to hear something by the end of February 2024. | Each department has a different close date. |
| My partner will also be looking for a job — are there Jonsson School positions for faculty, staff, senior lecturers and/or research professors available? | Yes, please see the open position listing or notify the department head during the interview process. If your partner is also a faculty member in an engineering or computer science discipline, we encourage them to apply as well. | Yes, please see the open position listing. |
| Who is my point of contact if I have questions? | Please email ECS Thrust Hire. | Bioengineering: Betsy Willis Computer Science: Solina Vang Electrical and Computer Engineering: Suzy Newsom Materials Science and Engineering: Julieta Terry Mechanical Engineering: Toby Glazer Systems Engineering: Kathryn Grant |