Assistant Professor
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 115000 - 118000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE
Assistant ProfessorLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Mechanical & Materials EngineeringDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls available at the assistant professor level.JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas and strengthen the connection with the Robotics Engineering Department. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception cyber-physical systems data-driven modeling and control and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility intelligent infrastructure humanrobot interaction smart health advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0 mechatronics for sustainability and other areas complementary to the departments existing strengths. A proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary methodologies to solve complex challenges is highly desirable. The candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering. Candidate is required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering robotics engineering or another relevant discipline. This position may be appointed to 25% or a more suitable fraction in the Robotics Engineering Department as agreed by the successful candidate and the two departments. This position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level. For experienced candidates rank will be commensurate with experience.
The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at WPI ( has 27 dual-mission faculty 9 full-time teaching faculty and 12 research faculty. MME offers undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering to over 1100 students. The department offers graduate degrees in mechanical engineering materials science and engineering and manufacturing engineering to about 200 graduate students. The departments annual externally sponsored research expenditures have exceeded $16M.
WPIs reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective private technological university and one of the nations first WPI believes that when great minds work together great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low - faculty members students and other partners work together on the real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. Located one hour west of Boston the universitys campus is in Worcester Massachusetts a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.
Applications should include curriculum vitae statements of teaching and research interests and a list of five professional references submitted. This search will remain open until the position is filled. Questions can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee Professor Zhu Mao .
Compensation: $115000 $118000 per year. Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
A WPI education has never been more relevant than it is today, because the demand for innovative thinkers who can solve problems on a global scale has never been greater.
