Title: Assistant or Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering / Robotics and Control.

Employee Classification: Assoc Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Mechanical Engineering-130340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas (UNT) is a vibrant and expanding part of the College of Engineering, currently recognized as the second-largest department within the college. As a student-focused, public research university, UNT prides itself on fostering a dynamic academic community that emphasizes excellence in education, cutting-edge research, and innovation.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of North Texas (UNT) seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty opening at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the area of Robotics and Control to support the continued growth of the Mechanical Engineering Department. This position emphasizes teaching, research and service, with a workload distribution of 30% teaching, 50% research and 20% service. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality and impact, and service to the university and to the professional community.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a closely related field.

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank should have a sustained record of scholarship and external research funding, successful mentoring of junior faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and recognized service activities. Must meet UNT’s criteria for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent industry experience.
2. Experience securing external funding for research projects.
3. Interest in contributing to emerging research areas in Texas including human-robot interaction and collaborative robotics in space or aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing or autonomous transportation applications.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Additional required documents - a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, along with a statement of research. Candidates may also upload any relevant recent peer-reviewed publications (not to exceed three)

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.