Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics), Tenure-Track Faculty
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Job Number: FAC545
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Engineering
Job Title
Engineering Technology (Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Engineering Technology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#105100) in Mechatronics Engineering and Robotics to support our ABET EAC accredited Mechatronics Engineering program at the rank of assistant or associate professor. For appointment at the rank of associate professor, an established record of outstanding research and external funding, demonstrated teaching excellence, and leadership in service are required. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Develop and teach a wide range of undergraduate mechatronics courses (both lecture and laboratory), including Robotics, Automation, Machine Design Elements, and basic Mechanical Engineering courses such as Dynamics and Kinematics. Additionally, develop and teach graduate courses in the candidate's area of research.
- Research: Pursue scholarly activities, including the development of an externally funded research program and publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Supervision: Supervise graduate and undergraduate research and capstone design projects.
- Industry Engagement: Engage with local industry through outreach events, on-campus career fairs, professional meetings, etc.
- Program Assessment: Assist in program assessments and the execution of the department’s continuous improvement plan.
- Service: Provide service to the department, college, university, engineering societies, and the public.
Required Education
A terminal degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with two (2) years of teaching and research experience in robotics and automation, industrial control systems, and instrumentation and measurement will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Dr. Lei Miao at Lei.Miao@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 11/10/2024
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