Search for University Jobs in Engineering

POSITION: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Dynamics and
Controls of Wind Energy Systems

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or
related fields by August 31, 2023. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and developing an
externally-funded research program. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an internationally recognized
scholarly presence, collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, and effectively mentor graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows. Candidates will also be expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical
Engineering, specifically courses in dynamics, controls, and wind energy topics, in addition to developing courses in their
area of expertise. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a
diverse faculty and student community, and who value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity. We
encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a commitment to mentor under-represented
demographics within engineering. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths, those
who have paused their careers for family or pandemic reasons, or who spent time outside of academia. We are committed
to helping all constituents reach their full potential, creating best-in-practice operations to support faculty scholarship and
fostering excellence in student experiences inside and outside our department.

To view the full position description and application, please visit the following site:

https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/516536/assistant-professor-tt-dynamics-and-controls-of-wind-energy-
systems-mechanical-industrial-engineering

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 8, 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is
identified.