Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

Position description. The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department invites applications at the Assistant Professor level for one tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2026/Fall semester to teach a broad range of courses in manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering, with expertise in Smart/Digital Manufacturing, Automation, Mechatronics, AI in Manufacturing, and Human-System Integration (including Virtual/Augmented Reality). The successful applicant will participate in all aspects of the department’s mission, including teaching and advising students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, developing curriculum and laboratories, establishing a well-funded research program in smart manufacturing systems and technologies, and participating in service to the department, college, university, and the profession. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by December 7, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. Minimum requirements include: Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely aligned field. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Academic experience and strength in smart manufacturing areas, including but not limited to additive manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS/NEMS, bio-manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, digital twins, cloud/reconfigurable manufacturing, and AI/machine learning applications in manufacturing systems, as well as human-system integration. Industrial experience in the manufacturing-related areas that will enhance teaching and research Demonstrated ability in university teaching, mentoring and supervising students, and/or improving industrial and manufacturing engineering curricula Demonstrated ability for authoring peer-reviewed publications and/or securing external funds Strong communication skills

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