Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering

UMass Boston•Boston, MA

1d•$80,000 - $102,983

About The Position

The Department of Engineering in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The expected start date is September 1, 2027. The department seeks dynamic and innovative candidates with a strong research record relevant to Mechanical Engineering. Applicants across a wide range of specialties are encouraged, with particular interest in robotics and automation, AI/ML for controls, system dynamics, thermal and energy systems, advanced manufacturing, biomechanical engineering, advanced materials and composites, and energy and sustainability. The successful candidate will enhance or strategically complement ongoing departmental efforts. The successful candidate will establish a highly productive, externally funded independent research program; teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; mentor graduate students; and contribute to developing courses in their area of expertise. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, participates in college-wide interdisciplinary graduate programs, and is working to grow a Mechanical Engineering program. The University provides tenure-track faculty with a competitive startup package and access to shared research facilities, including state-of-the-art core facilities. The Engineering Department is a collegial and growing faculty group whose research spans semiconductor optoelectronics, photonics and superconducting quantum devices; advanced wireless systems and applied electromagnetics; micro- and nano-bioengineering for diagnostics and cellular biomechanics; artificial intelligence and machine learning; and resilient energy systems and wind power innovation. The College of Science and Mathematics is a collaborative STEM college comprising Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities are available within UMass Boston and with academic centers, research institutes and companies across Greater Boston. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of hiring. Applications should include a cover letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, a 3–5-page statement of current research, vision and future research plans, and a teaching philosophy statement describing teaching experience. Review begins December 1, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range of $80,000 to $102,983. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on all relevant factors if it decides to extend an offer.

Requirements

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field completed by the time of hiring.
Strong research record relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
Evidence of strong research productivity.
Potential for external funding.
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and graduate mentoring.
Enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a vibrant and inclusive Engineering Department.

Nice To Haves

Research expertise in robotics and automation, AI/ML for controls, system dynamics, thermal and energy systems, advanced manufacturing, biomechanical engineering, advanced materials and composites, or energy and sustainability.
Research that enhances or strategically complements ongoing efforts within the Engineering Department.