About the position
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a tenure-track position in a broad scope of the department's research areas at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise and interest in establishing research programs with an emphasis on mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, product and process design; AI-driven machine learning applied to generative and sustainable design; Computer-aided engineering and design optimization; energy systems and thermal systems engineering; semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics, and packaging; and intelligent systems, automation and novel robotic systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and advance scholarly research in pertinent areas.
- Secure external research funding from federal and state agencies and industry.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in mechanical engineering.
- Provide service to the program, department, university, and profession.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate clear potential for high-quality scholarly achievements.
- Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring.
- Potential to establish an externally funded research program in their area of expertise.
Nice-to-haves
- Industry experience.
- Ability to obtain professional licensure.
