Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The University of Minnesota's Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking highly qualified candidates for multiple full-time, tenure-track positions. The department encourages applications from individuals with expertise in various areas of mechanical engineering, particularly in Manufacturing and Materials Design, and Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics. The successful candidates will contribute to the department's research and teaching missions, fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student body.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential to lead a high-quality research program.
• Ability to teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
• Background in societal challenges related to energy transition, environment and sustainability, human health, next-generation manufacturing, and robotics and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality, innovative research program in mechanical engineering.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses effectively to a diverse group of engineering students.
• Enhance the department's teaching and research missions through research and teaching activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to grow strategic synergistic collaborations across the department and University.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees