Teaching Assistant Professor, Mechatronics

Colorado School of Mines

13h • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, well‑resourced department committed to excellence in teaching, hands‑on learning, and impactful research. We seek candidates who value innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary problem‑solving, and contributing to a thriving academic community. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with experience in mechatronics and related areas, including: Robot and collaborative robot (cobot) arms Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) Data acquisition systems (DAQs) Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic actuator selection, testing, and integration Sensor selection, testing, and integration Physical prototyping Control theory Dynamics and vibrations Machine vision Autonomous systems Coding (Arduino, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) Artificial intelligence (AI) Computer‑aided design (CAD), especially SolidWorks For questions, please contact the search chair, Dr. Daniel Blood ([email protected]).
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mines is dedicated to outstanding education and impactful research in areas including thermal‑fluid systems, robotics and automation, systems and operations engineering, biomechanics, advanced manufacturing, and solid mechanics and materials. Key department highlights: 2,086 undergraduate students and 161 graduate students Strong project‑based curriculum emphasizing hands‑on engineering 29 tenured/tenure-track, 16 teaching, 4 professors of practice, and 6 research faculty Approximately $12M in annual research awards Specialized undergraduate and graduate programs in robotics, automotive engineering, biomechanics, aerospace engineering, energy systems, and systems engineering More information: mechanical.mines.edu
Colorado School of Mines is the state’s oldest public university, producing talent and solutions that drive industry and benefit society. Mines enrolls approximately 6,400 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students across applied science and engineering disciplines and maintains robust, well‑funded research programs (approximately $106M in research awards in FY 2024). Mines is routinely recognized as a top‑tier institution and holds some of the highest admissions standards among U.S. public universities. Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines enjoys proximity to Denver and Boulder, enabling strong collaborations with leading national laboratories (NREL, NIST, NCAR, NOAA), industry partners, and nearby universities. More information: www.mines.edu

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited program (completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Enthusiasm for employing best practices in STEM pedagogy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proven effectiveness in university‑level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students; support and advise graduate students as appropriate.
• Promote a welcoming community through recruitment, mentoring, and service.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Access to an on-campus daycare center
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional light-rail and bus transportation
• Mines’ leadership and innovation bring proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs, and leading-edge technology.
• Additionally, all Mines employees have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center and the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).

What This Job Offers

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