Job Description Summary*:
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering: One Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position for its growing engineering programs, including Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing, to teach undergraduate and graduate level engineering courses; advise students; maintain an active research agenda and provide service to the department and university. The start date is August 2025.
Minimum Qualifications*: Assistant/Associate Professor - Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field by date of appointment (ABDs may apply, but the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment). Appointment to the rank of associate professor requires an established record of high-quality teaching and a record of research funding.
Preferred Qualifications: Consideration may be given to candidates with research activities in i) Modelling, design, and simulations (CAD/CAM/CAE, NX, etc.) of mechanical and manufacturing systems, and/or ii) Smart systems, technology (MES, data analytics, digital twin, etc.), and automation (sensors and instrumentation, controls, machine learning, networked multi-agent systems, manufacturing systems, etc.). Additional qualifications include teaching, industrial and/or post-doctoral experience or a record of grant funding and scholarly publications.
Special Instructions and Required Documents for Applicants:*
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, experience, and plans, and a one-page diversity statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service. The department will request letters of recommendation from references listed in the application. Inquiries can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Carter Hamilton, at hamiltbc@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin October 14, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
