Energy Engineering Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor or Extension Assistant​/Associate​/Pro

Overview

The Energy Engineering Program at Utah State University (USU) is an ambitious new initiative dedicated to transformative research and teaching to advance comprehensive energy systems to solve tomorrow’s energy challenges, prepare students to make meaningful impacts in the energy workforce, and bridge research with policy and implementation to provide sustainable energy solutions and economic benefits locally, regionally, and globally. The Energy Engineering Program is housed within the College of Engineering and will offer B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.

Highly motivated team members that will advance the new Energy Engineering program are needed.

The two expected position types are:

• Tenure-Track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)
• Extension (Outreach-Focused, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

Tenure-Track Faculty: Candidates applying for the tenure track position will be considered at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The tenure-track positions are an academic year (funded for 9‑months) appointment located at either USU’s main campus in Logan, UT, USU Eastern in Price, UT or the USU campus in Vernal, UT with an anticipated start date of January 2026 but will remain open until filled.

Applicants for the tenure-track position must have a Ph.D. degree in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

In addition to a clear research focus, successful applicants will be expected at a minimum to:
1) develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications, engagement with businesses and governments in the local community, and graduate mentorship;
2) effectively teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and create advanced energy engineering courses in their area(s) of specialization; and
3) actively participate in assigned department and university duties.

Extension Faculty: Candidates interested in the extension faculty position will be considered at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Candidates with expertise in all areas of Energy Policy and Implementation are invited to apply. The extension position is an academic year (funded for 9‑months) appointment located at USU Eastern in Price, UT with an anticipated start date of January 2026.

Applicants for the professor of extension faculty position must have a Ph.D. degree in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

a) Integrated Energy Systems – research focuses on linking multiple energy outputs—thermal, electrical, and chemical—into coordinated or tightly coupled systems that enhance overall efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. This includes the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and bioenergy with conventional and emerging technologies for energy conversion, storage, transportation, and utilization. (Faculty Position: Tenure‑Track,

Location:

Logan, Price or Vernal Campus)

b) Conventional Energy Source Optimization and Impact Minimization – including hydrocarbon recovery efficiency and formulation, carbon capture and sequestration, and environmental protection and clean‑up. (Faculty Position: Tenure‑Track,

Location:

Vernal or Price Campus)

c) Cyber Security and/or Physical Security of Energy Systems and Infrastructure: Energy systems are increasingly interconnected, digitalized, and data‑driven, creating new opportunities and vulnerabilities across the entire energy value chain. Faculty specializing in this area will focus on protecting critical energy infrastructure through research and education that bridges information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) domains. Areas of emphasis include secure system architecture design, real‑time monitoring and intrusion detection, risk assessment and resilience modeling, secure communications, and the development of advanced encryption and authentication methods for distributed energy resources and control systems.

(Tenure Track,

Location:

Logan Campus)

d) Nuclear Systems and Applications – including upstream and…