Stevens Institute of Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

INSTITUTION: Stevens Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
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Stevens Institute of Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology anticipates multiple openings for tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level in Mechanical Engineering. Appointments at higher ranks may be considered for applicants who have established leadership in their research field. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrate strong potential for establishing and maintaining a vibrant and high-impact externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized scholarly research program. They should also possess a passion for, and be committed to, excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and aspire to actively participate in creating and nurturing a highly collaborative, creative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture at Stevens.

The successful candidates should contribute, through their research, teaching and service, to the diversity and excellence of Stevens' academic community. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an outstanding record of accomplishment and show exceptional potential for collaborative research that complements and augments existing expertise in the focus areas of Stevens' strategic plan, including robotics technologies (e.g., sensors, actuators, structures and communication), multi-scale robotics platforms, intelligence and autonomy for robotic systems; cell/tissue biomechanics, biomaterials and biosensors; additive manufacturing technologies; and enabling energy technologies. Candidates should have expertise in experimental, computational and/or theoretical methods in areas synergistic with the faculty in the School of Engineering. Exceptional candidates with expertise outside these areas are also welcome to apply.

Applicants should e-mail a single PDF file including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a concise research statement discussing both short-term and long-term plans and goals, a description of teaching experience and interests as well as contact information for at least three professional references to one of the following email addresses, as appropriate: mefs_robotics@stevens.edu, mefs_bioengineering@stevens.edu, mefs_manufacturing@stevens.edu or mefs_energy@stevens.edu. The review of applications will begin on November 2, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled.

Stevens is located in Hoboken, New Jersey minutes from downtown Manhattan. From the birthplace of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to our proud history of innovative curricular enhancements and current cutting-edge research activity, Stevens has long been a pioneer in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Today Stevens Institute of Technology is a nationally-ranked research university on the rise. To learn more please visit http://www.stevens.edu/ses/me.

Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. The Mechanical Engineering Department values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students of all races and genders. Stevens is an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies.