Assistant Professor - ME

Assistant Professor - ME

We are searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - ME at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position. We expect to make the appointment at the Assistant Professor level, but will consider exceptional senior-level candidates with a strong track record of major external funding and peer-reviewed publications.

Duties involve teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, introducing new courses in the applicant’s respective field of expertise, developing an externally-funded research program, supervising and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students, and engaging in professional societies and university services.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering or related fields with a concentration in one of the following two areas:

1. design and advanced manufacturing systems, implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in design and manufacturing, materials informatics and big data design, metamaterials, characterization and processing of materials, metal Additive Manufacturing processes, scalable and adaptable manufacturing processes.

2. autonomous systems, implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning, vehicle electrification, multi-agent dynamic systems, and advanced mechatronic systems.

The anticipated starting date of employment is August 18, 2023. This position is a 9-month appointment.

The review of applications will begin on November 20, 2022 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Salary and rank of position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

School/College/Division:

H05 - College of Engineering

Primary Department:

H0507 - Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Regular Employee

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Salary Hire Maximum: TBD

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus.

Job Openings: 1

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.