Assistant Professor in Robotics, Energy & Materials Eng

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant or Associate Professor, anticipated to start August 2027. Candidates should focus on robotics, energy systems, and materials science.

Required qualifications include a Doctorate in a relevant field and the ability to develop competitive research. The position involves teaching, collaboration, and professional services. Applicants must submit various documents via the university’s career website.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in mechanical engineering, materials science, robotics engineering, or closely related field, at the time of appointment.
• Ability or potential to develop and sustain an independent, internationally recognized research program.
• Effective communication skills and a notable record of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams across WVU campus and beyond.
• Perform professional service activities within and outside the university.

Skills

Independent research program development

Effective communication skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Earned Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

West Virginia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant or Associate Professor, anticipated to start August 2027. Candidates should focus on robotics, energy systems, and materials science.

Required qualifications include a Doctorate in a relevant field and the ability to develop competitive research. The position involves teaching, collaboration, and professional services. Applicants must submit various documents via the university’s career website.