Assistant Professor - Department of Mechanical Engineering
About The Position
The University of Louisville’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Areas of research interest are broadly in the realms of Robotics, Automation, and Advanced Manufacturing, including potential specializations in Robotic Manipulation and Control, Robotic Prosthetics/Exoskeletons, Human-Robot Interaction, Intelligent Robotic Manufacturing, Hybrid Process Metal Additive Manufacturing (DED-CNC, etc.), Human-in-the-Loop Control, Artificial Intelligence for Control, Soft Robotics, or Distributed Robotic Sensors and Autonomous Vehicle Artificial Intelligence. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) and a strong record of scientific research, demonstrating the capacity to develop a nationally recognized research program, obtain consistent extramural research funding, excel at undergraduate and graduate education, and contribute meaningfully to the service requirements of the University Louisville. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI) and/or the Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science and Technology (AMIST) at the University of Louisville. The J.B. Speed School of Engineering (SSE) encompasses seven academic departments. Mechanical Engineering is the largest, with approximately 550 undergraduates, 120 graduate students, and 18 tenured/tenure-track faculty. The SSE also houses four large research centers: the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute, the Conn Center for Renewable Energy, the Micro/Nano Technology Center, and the Additive Manufacturing Institute for Science and Technology. Successful candidates are strongly encouraged to leverage infrastructure and technical support available at these centers to promote their research programs. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (one page maximum), a current CV, a statement of teaching and research plans (three pages maximum), and contact information for three references. The cover letter should include a brief description of qualifications. Individuals are encouraged to discuss how their research interests align with current SSE focus areas (https://engineering.louisville.edu/research/), as well as how they might collaborate with other University of Louisville schools and departments.
Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field)
- Strong record of scientific research
- Demonstrating the capacity to develop a nationally recognized research program
- Obtain consistent extramural research funding
- Excel at undergraduate and graduate education
- Contribute meaningfully to the service requirements of the University Louisville
Responsibilities
- Develop a nationally recognized research program
- Obtain consistent extramural research funding
- Excel at undergraduate and graduate education
- Contribute meaningfully to the service requirements of the University Louisville
- Collaborate with the Louisville Automation and Robotics Research Institute (LARRI) and/or the Additive Manufacturing Institute of Science and Technology (AMIST) at the University of Louisville
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
