College of Innovation & Technology - UM-Flint, Open Rank Tenure-Track Robotics & Manufacturing

The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a diverse population of students from the region and beyond.

The Smart Manufacturing Department in the College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for tenure-track positions with expertise in any of the subdomains:

• Robotics
• Additive manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing systems and IoT
• Autonomous operations
• Digital twin

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or closely-related field by the appointment date. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching and are expected to have an appreciation of and commitment to the value of diversity and working with a diverse faculty and student body.

Candidates are expected to possess the knowledge, drive, and innovative spirit that will set CIT on a trajectory to be recognized as one of the best in the country. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, establish a robust, externally funded research program, and publish in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Collaboration to create new programs, certificates, and credentials to prepare graduates for the workforce of the future is also expected. The College of Innovation & Technology continues to develop strong ties with regional industries leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding and reassignment of teaching.

The College of Innovation and Technology offers several undergraduate and graduate programs in smart manufacturing. Faculty develop experiential learning environments and provide mentorship to students through a combination of course-work and faculty-led research projects.  Current research areas include electrical power and energy systems, experimental and computational fluid dynamics, additive manufacturing, biotech engineering, autonomous vehicle technology, and composite materials.

PLEASE NOTE AREA OF EXPERTISE IN THE COVER LETTER.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2025 and applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.  The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well positioned to expand and serve a diverse population of students from the region and beyond.

The University of Michigan-Flint is a non-discriminatory, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.