Visiting Assistant Professor

WPI•Worcester, MA

1d•$105,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department seeks a short-term, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor specializing in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls and proficiency applying AI techniques in these areas. Essential expertise includes intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning. Potential applications include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human–robot interaction, smart health, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0, mechatronics for sustainability, and other areas complementary to the department’s strengths. The ability to integrate multidisciplinary methodologies to solve complex challenges is highly desirable. The candidate will develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering. A PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, robotics engineering, or another relevant discipline is required. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and a list of five professional references. The search remains open until the position is filled. The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department has 27 dual-mission faculty, 9 full-time teaching faculty, and 12 research faculty. It serves more than 1,100 undergraduate mechanical engineering students and about 200 graduate students across mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, and manufacturing engineering. The department’s annual externally sponsored research expenditures have exceeded $16 million. WPI is a private technological university in Worcester, Massachusetts, about one hour west of Boston. The salary range is $105,000–$108,000 per year, based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI describes its benefits package as including a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance, and more. WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, robotics engineering, or another relevant discipline.
Strong background in Mechatronics and Controls.
Proficiency applying AI techniques to Mechatronics and Controls.
Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to integrate multidisciplinary methodologies to solve complex challenges.
Research applications complementary to the department’s existing strengths, such as autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human–robot interaction, smart health, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0, or mechatronics for sustainability.