Assistant Professor in Marine Robotics

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM), College of Engineering (CoE), Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time, general funds, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the area of Mechanics: Marine Robotics (position #83205), pending position clearance and availability of funds, to begin approximately August 1, 2023.

The position is open to all applicants specializing in the areas of ocean technologies with a preference given to those with background and experience in marine robotics. Emerging research areas and cross-disciplinary activities are particularly encouraged.

The CoE is actively and purposely committed to considering a diverse applicant pool in terms of gender and gender identity, race, sexual orientation, culture, demographics, veteran status, and disability. The CoE values diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of a world-class education and research program and seeks to develop diversity within the profession through the education of minority and traditionally underrepresented groups.

The University of Hawaiʻi is a Carnegie R1 University and is recognized as a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant university. UHM is engaged in building a culturally diverse educational environment with a strong emphasis on research and graduate education. The CoE offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and its undergraduate programs are ABET accredited. For more information on the college, please visit www.eng.hawaii.edu.

All applications received prior to March 5, 2023 will receive full consideration but the review process will continue until the position is filled. Applications will continue to be accepted, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Only electronic applications are accepted.

Applicants shall submit: (1) a cover letter specifying the position and the research area(s); (2) a statement on research interests, activities, and plans; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans; (4) a statement of contribution to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; (5) a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; (6) copies of 4 relevant publications; and (7) the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of at least four professional references (for short listed applicants, the committee will solicit letters of recommendation from these  professional references). Finalists must be prepared to submit unofficial copies of graduate transcripts of terminal degree. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment.

Applicants are invited to apply via online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/3900073/assistant-professor-marine-robotics-pos83205

Inquiries: Dr. Dilmurat Azimov (email: azimov@hawaii.edu), Chair of the Screening Committee.