Tenure Track Assistant Professor Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE)

General Summary of Position:

The Francis College of Engineering (FCOE) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE). The position is anticipated to start in September 2026. We are seeking outstanding candidates with expertise in robotics controls automation or related fields that complement and enhance the departments current research. Candidates whose work in machine learning complements or enhances these research areas are also encouraged to apply.

A strong emphasis will be placed on the originality and potential impact of the candidates work rather than their specific subfield. The successful candidate should aim to establish an externally funded and internationally recognized research program teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the departments mission through service and promotion of inclusive excellence. Our faculty are teacher-scholars who integrate their teaching mentoring and research to create dynamic learning environments for our students.

The MIE Department has over 30 faculty members and more than 1000 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Energy Engineering a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management. The department encourages collaborative research and maintains strong connections with regional and national industries national laboratories and interdisciplinary research centers.

UMass Lowell is a nationally recognized public research university that is experiencing rapid growth. The WSJ ranks UMass Lowell as Massachusetts top public university and the best in the state for both Best Value and social mobility. We are a Carnegie R1 research university and our students benefit from the UML Guaranteeevery first-time first-year student can participate in at least one paid credit-bearing or career-connected experience. Our inclusive campus has received the HEED Award six times and UMass Lowell is the Commonwealths only AASHE STARS Platinum institutionone of only a few worldwide. Along with strong graduate outcomes 95% of graduates find their next step within months. These awards reflect a culture that combines research excellence with a focus on student success.

Within the FCOE faculty are part of an ABET-accredited industry-engaged community that includes biomedical chemical civil environmental electrical plastics mechanical and computer engineering. Our college has over 3000 undergraduate and graduate students with 20 percent identifying as female and 25 percent as underrepresented minorities in engineering. Collaboration is central to our research environment: the NERVE Center advances robotics and humanrobot interaction; the Fabric Discovery Center connects advanced textiles to health and defense; the RaytheonUMass Lowell Research Institute (RURI) and Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC) drive the development of next-generation electronics; and our campus-wide Core Research Facilities offer open access to more than 100 instruments and expert staff. Hands-on spaces such as the Lin MakerSpace and entrepreneurship programs like DifferenceMaker foster discovery and real-world impact. At the core we are a university committed to student success and development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a high-quality externally funded research program with national or international visibility.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics controls automation computational thinking or core mechanical/industrial engineering subjects.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students including Ph.D. students.
• Engage in departmental college and university service and contribute to professional organizations.
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage with industry government or community partners when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering Computer Science/Engineering Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly excellence and a sustainable externally funded research agenda in robotics controls automation ML or related areas.
• Demonstrated commitment and potential for excellence in teaching and mentoringat the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students faculty and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of (or strong potential for) securing competitive external funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching or curriculum development.
• Interest in developing interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering computing and applied sciences.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and employing inclusive pedagogical approaches.
• Engagement in professional service.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a full-time benefited Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Anticipated salary range of $75000 - $127000 based on Asst. Prof. rank and qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include the following required documents with your application:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Statement of research experience accomplishments and interests (maximum of five pages)(uploaded as a single file).
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (maximum of two pages)(uploaded as a single file).
• Inclusivity statement (one page)
• Up to three representative publications (uploaded as a single file)
• Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process (please do not send recommendation letters).