Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Lowell, MA

20d • $115,000 - $122,000

About The Position

The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The position is anticipated to start in September 2027. The department seeks candidates with expertise in robotics, controls, automation, or related areas that complement and enhance its research, including candidates whose machine-learning work complements those areas. Evaluation will emphasize the originality and potential impact of the candidate’s work rather than a particular subfield.

The successful candidate will establish an externally funded, internationally recognized research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students; and contribute through service and promotion of inclusive excellence. The department’s teacher-scholars integrate teaching, mentoring, and research to create dynamic learning environments. The department has more than 30 faculty members and over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, offers degrees across mechanical and industrial engineering and related fields, and encourages collaborative research through connections with industry, national laboratories, and interdisciplinary research centers.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement of no more than five pages, teaching interests and philosophy statement of no more than two pages, up to three representative publications in one file, and contact information for three professional references. Applications are submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; the position may close when an adequate number of qualified candidates have applied. The position is benefited and represented by the MTA/Mass. Society of Professors union. Although the union contract minimum is $75,000, the anticipated hiring range is $115,000–$122,000.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly excellence and a sustainable, externally funded research agenda in robotics, controls, automation, machine learning, or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment and potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Record of, or strong potential for, securing competitive external funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching or curriculum development.
• Interest in developing interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering, computing, and applied sciences.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and employing inclusive pedagogical approaches.
• Engagement in professional service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-quality, externally funded research program with national or international visibility.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, controls, automation, computational thinking, or core mechanical and industrial engineering subjects.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, including Ph.D. students.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service, and contribute to professional organizations.
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage with industry, government, or community partners when appropriate.
• Promote inclusive excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree