Assistant Professor (TT) Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Design

About UMass AmherstUMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.The College of Engineering is ranked as the best public engineering college in New England. The Fall 2022 enrollment included 2,296 undergraduate and 741 graduate students. Research expenditures exceeded $51 M in the past year and the College is host to 15+ research centers. The College has an excellent record of developing new faculty with 14 of our current faculty members receiving prestigious NSF CAREER awards in just the last four years. A new engineering building will be constructed with a focus on Sustainable Engineering in the near future.Job DescriptionThe Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of mechanical design. Special consideration will be given to candidates with application areas in digital twin (advanced manufacturing), robotics, renewable energy, sustainable product development or medical devices. Some methodological interests include, but are not limited to, product and process design, AI and machine learning in design, and systems design. In all areas, the candidates should envision a research and teaching program consistent with the College of Engineering's Strategic Plan.The position is defined broadly across the entire scope of mechanical design. Scholars working across disciplines or in nontraditional areas of mechanical design are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and will be encouraged to develop creative new curricula in their areas of interest or across disciplines.The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025.The MIE Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our vibrant academic community.RequirementsThe successful candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related fields by August 31, 2025. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and for developing an externally funded research program. The faculty is expected to maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence, collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, and effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates must be able to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, specifically courses in mechanical design, in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise.Application InstructionsCandidates must apply online and provide the following in their application package. Applications should be addressed to the Search Chair. For full consideration, applications should be received by

November 1st, 2024 , and applications submitted after this date will be reviewed until the search is completed. All files must be provided in .pdf format.A cover letter, addressed to "Design Faculty Search Committee".A research statement.A teaching statement.A statement of vision for the candidate's role in advancing equity, justice, inclusion, and broadening participation in engineering.A current curriculum vitae.Contact information for 3 professional references.The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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