Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Join to apply for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor role at Rochester Institute of Technology
. This position is at the College of Engineering Technology (CET) in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) Department, supporting the Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Robotics & Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs.
Full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor. Candidates will be expected to teach, publish, and conduct externally funded research in the broad discipline of Mechanical Engineering. Potential areas of interest include thermal fluid science, plastics/polymer engineering, mechanics, and electronics manufacturing, with applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML).
Responsibilities- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories, engaging in curriculum development and student engagement using activity‑based pedagogical strategies.
- Conduct research in mechanical engineering and AI/ML, secure external funding, and publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
- Contribute to the department, college, and university through committee work and other service activities.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and potential to teach in mechanical engineering technology.
- Strong publication record in reputable, peer‑reviewed journals.
- Experience with AI/ML tools and frameworks in engineering applications.
- Previous experience securing external research funding is highly desirable.
- Industrial experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to contribute to the growth of biomechatronics, biomechanics, and rehabilitation robotics.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of References (three)
- Research Statement
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Annual salary range: $95,000 - $105,000.
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