Western Carolina University
Open Rank - Robotics & Mechanical Engineering - #240982
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723
Open Rank – Robotics & Mechanical Engineering – #240982
Position Summary
Western Carolina University (WCU) is seeking faculty candidates in mechanical engineering or a related discipline with expertise in robotics for an assistant, associate, or full professor rank position.
The primary location is the main campus in Cullowhee, NC. This opening is a nine‑month, tenure‑track position focused on robotics and related topics. Faculty routinely teach in multiple topical areas at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Successful candidates will be committed to teaching, scholarship, and professional service. Applied research that engages students, especially undergraduate students, is a hallmark of our program.
WCU’s Engineering and Engineering Technology programs are accredited by ABET and are committed to inclusive excellence.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics and related topics.
Conduct applied research that engages students.
Support university external engagement and quality enhancement programs.
Participate in professional service as required.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in an engineering discipline closely related to robotics, such as mechanical engineering, prior to August 1, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of relevant industry experience.
Professional engineering licensure and registration.
Research experience, funded grants, refereed publications, and undergraduate and graduate student supervision.
Application Process Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Documents to include:
Letter of application.
Curriculum vitae.
Teaching statement.
Research statement.
List of three professional references with complete contact information.
Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master's level and higher.
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree.
For questions or additional information, please contact Chip Ferguson at cferguson@email.wcu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employment Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact (828) 227-7218 or email jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Background Checks and E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. WCU uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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The primary location is the main campus in Cullowhee, NC. This opening is a nine‑month, tenure‑track position focused on robotics and related topics. Faculty routinely teach in multiple topical areas at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Successful candidates will be committed to teaching, scholarship, and professional service. Applied research that engages students, especially undergraduate students, is a hallmark of our program.
WCU’s Engineering and Engineering Technology programs are accredited by ABET and are committed to inclusive excellence.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics and related topics.
Conduct applied research that engages students.
Support university external engagement and quality enhancement programs.
Participate in professional service as required.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in an engineering discipline closely related to robotics, such as mechanical engineering, prior to August 1, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of relevant industry experience.
Professional engineering licensure and registration.
Research experience, funded grants, refereed publications, and undergraduate and graduate student supervision.
Application Process Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Documents to include:
Letter of application.
Curriculum vitae.
Teaching statement.
Research statement.
List of three professional references with complete contact information.
Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master's level and higher.
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree.
For questions or additional information, please contact Chip Ferguson at cferguson@email.wcu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employment Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact (828) 227-7218 or email jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Background Checks and E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. WCU uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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