Assistant Professor - Advanced Manufacturing

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Advanced Manufacturing within the Mechanical & Materials Engineering department.

The candidate will build an internationally recognized research program and contribute to a new undergraduate degree in industrial engineering.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Record of strong scholarly achievement.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• Potential to establish a strong externally funded research program.
• Expertise to contribute to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with particular focus on strengthening curriculum related to industrial engineering.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field

Record of strong scholarly achievement

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education

Potential to establish a strong externally funded research program

Expertise to contribute to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with emphasis on industrial engineering curriculum

Job description

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Assistant Professor - Advanced Manufacturing

Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See: Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor - Advanced Manufacturing

Department

Department Mechanical & Materials Engineering-1067

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F_260109

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/02/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/04/2027

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering ( https://engineering.unl.edu/mme ) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program in advanced manufacturing and support a new undergraduate degree program in industrial engineering. We seek innovative and inspirational scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering ( MME ) consists of approximately 30 tenured/tenure-track faculty, over 900 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students. Recent investments in the College of Engineering include a new ~$80M research building and a new $120M teaching and learning building. UNL supports an outstanding system of central facilities housing state-of-the-art instrumentation and computation capabilities within the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience ( ncmn.unl.edu ), the Nebraska Nanoengineering Research Core Facility ( engineering.unl.edu/nercf ), Nebraska Engineering Additive Technologies (neatlabs.unl.edu), and the Holland Computing Center ( hcc.unl.edu ). Opportunities for collaborations across the University of Nebraska include the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, the National Strategic Research Institute ( NSRI ), the Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, the Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces, the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, Innovation Campus, and other state- and federally-funded research centers and programs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Record of strong scholarly achievement.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• Potential to establish a strong externally funded research program
• Expertise to contribute to undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with particular focus on strengthening curriculum related to industrial engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research areas of interest relate to the broad area of intelligent/advanced manufacturing, including but not limited to digital manufacturing and digital twins; sensing, process control, robotics and automation, qualification, and optimization; and supply-chain resilience and sustainability.
• AI/ML-enabled approaches in manufacturing research and education are of particular interest.

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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Planned Hire Date

Planned Hire Date 08/16/2027

Appointment End Date

Organizational Location

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