MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY
Assistant Professor (TT) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Additive Manufa
MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY, Amherst, New York, United States
Job Description
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 additive manufacturing. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026.
We are interested in applicants who can describe how their work aligns with the goals and values outlined in the university’s strategic plan, including advancing equity and inclusive excellence.
We seek candidates with expertise in additive manufacturing at various scales, including the development, characterization and employment of advanced materials such as alloys, ceramics, and multi-material systems, and especially with applications in biomedical, aerospace, and energy systems. Scholars working across disciplines or in emerging areas of additive manufacturing and related process innovation are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and student mentoring, to teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, and to develop innovative new curricula in their areas of interest or across disciplines.
Requirements
The successful candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and for developing an externally funded research program. The faculty is expected to maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence, collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, and effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates must be able to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, specifically, courses in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise. Salary Range
It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $79,350 and $127,930. The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range encompasses all faculty in this discipline at this rank which includes faculty with multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment. Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online and provide the following in their application package. Applications should be addressed to the Search Chair. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2025; applications submitted after this date will be reviewed until the search is completed. A cover letter, addressed to “Additive Manufacturing Faculty Search Committee” A research statement A teaching statement A current curriculum vitae Contact information (name, title, email address, institution) for 3 professional references Process
A minimally qualified pool is identified from the applicants, ideally by the beginning of December 2025. All remaining candidates are evaluated and a “long list” is identified, which will be interviewed via video conference. For candidates advancing to the long list: references will be contacted, and candidates will have an opportunity to submit 1 or 2 representative scholarly works. A “shortlist” is developed from the long list, and these candidates will be invited to interview on campus. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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The successful candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and for developing an externally funded research program. The faculty is expected to maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence, collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, and effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates must be able to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, specifically, courses in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise. Salary Range
It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $79,350 and $127,930. The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range encompasses all faculty in this discipline at this rank which includes faculty with multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment. Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online and provide the following in their application package. Applications should be addressed to the Search Chair. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2025; applications submitted after this date will be reviewed until the search is completed. A cover letter, addressed to “Additive Manufacturing Faculty Search Committee” A research statement A teaching statement A current curriculum vitae Contact information (name, title, email address, institution) for 3 professional references Process
A minimally qualified pool is identified from the applicants, ideally by the beginning of December 2025. All remaining candidates are evaluated and a “long list” is identified, which will be interviewed via video conference. For candidates advancing to the long list: references will be contacted, and candidates will have an opportunity to submit 1 or 2 representative scholarly works. A “shortlist” is developed from the long list, and these candidates will be invited to interview on campus. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
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