Faculty position in Mechatronics Engineering

UTEC - Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología; Barranco; Presencial; PEN 102.774 - 171.291; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering Department at UTEC in Lima, Peru, seeks a full-time Mechatronics Professor. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate courses and establish a vibrant research program.

Ideal applicants will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have strong communication skills. UTEC values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, aiming to foster an inclusive academic community.

Formación

• PhD degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience writing journal publications is expected.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial.
• Collaboration with diverse groups is necessary.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level.
• Obtain competitive external funding for research.
• Establish a cross-disciplinary research program.
• Contribute to the department and university service.

Conocimientos

Excellent written & oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Excellent English language skills

Experience in mechatronics robotics

Educación

PhD degree in mechatronics, robotics, electrical or relevant field

Descripción del empleo

The Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering Department at the “Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia – UTEC”, Lima, Peru, invites applications for a full-time assistant, associate or full professor in Mechatronics Engineering. We are especially interested in the following areas, but not limited to: 1) robotics, 2) mechatronics system design, 3) control of mobile robots and manipulators, 4) computer vision, and 5) Python and ROS. Desired courses to be taught are: Foundations of Robotics, Industrial Robotics, Mechatronics System Design or other undergraduate or graduate courses.

Once hired, the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level, obtain competitive external funding, establish an effervescent cross-disciplinary research program, and contribute through service to the profession, to the department, and to UTEC. Applicants having a good scholarly work are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD degree in mechatronics, robotics, electrical or relevant field required.
• Experience writing journal publications.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Excellent English language skills (Spanish is a plus).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching electrical and mechatronics engineering courses.
• Experience writing grant proposals.
• Demonstrated interest in working with academic, industry, and/or community partners.

To learn more about us:

• Visit our website: https://utec.edu.pe/
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/utec-universidad-de-ingenieria-y-tecnologia/mycompany/

“At UTEC, we reaffirm our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We ensure fair selection processes based on respect and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of origin, gender, age, or disability.”