Open Rank Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering - Robotics

The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-system assistant or associate professor in robotics, including novel configurations and mechanisms, mechatronics, machine vision and controls, with applications in advanced manufacturing, inspection or repair. The faculty member will teach core and specialty courses, advise graduate students and develop an independent, externally funded research programme.

The department, founded in 2008, has about 1,400 undergraduates, 200 graduate students and 49 faculty in a 200,000 square foot building, with central materials characterisation, cleanroom and high-performance computing facilities. The appointment begins in fall 2027.

PhD or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related discipline before employment (ABD considered at application); associate professor candidates need research and teaching records commensurate with rank. Application: full CV and cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, and contact information for at least three academic or professional references.