Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering- Advanced Manufacturing)
About The Position
The School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks a full-time, continuing, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, with a primary focus on Advanced Manufacturing. The nine-month position is scheduled to start August 10, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct high-quality research, supervise graduate student theses and dissertations, and contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels. Areas of interest include additive and biomanufacturing/biofabrication; advanced materials and manufacturing processes; smart and digital manufacturing; AI/ML, computational methods, and digital twins; industrial robotics and intelligent automation; and sustainable and resilient manufacturing. Applicants must hold a B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area. Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are completed by August 10, 2027. If the Ph.D. requirements are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure-track appointment may be offered in accordance with University policy. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement (1–2 pages), research statement (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information.
Requirements
- B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area; Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are met by August 10, 2027.
- Submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement (1–2 pages), research statement (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information.
Nice To Haves
- Research focus in Advanced Manufacturing, including areas such as additive and biomanufacturing/biofabrication; advanced materials and manufacturing processes; smart and digital manufacturing; AI/ML, computational methods, and digital twins; industrial robotics and intelligent automation; or sustainable and resilient manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School.
- Conduct high-quality research.
- Supervise graduate student theses and dissertations.
- Contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
