Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering- Advanced Manufacturing)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position to start August 10, 2027. The appointment includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting high-quality research, supervising graduate theses, and serving the School, College, and University.

Qualifications: a B.S. and Ph.D.

Qualifications

• BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by August 10, 2027.
• PhD candidates may be considered if degree requirements are met by the start date.
• Strong emphasis on teaching and research in manufacturing and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering programs.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish results in peer-reviewed venues.
• Supervise graduate theses and dissertations with active mentoring.
• Engage in service at the School, College, and University levels.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing

AI/ML

Digital twins

Robotics

Smart manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Robotics

Industrial automation

Job description

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for one full-time, continuing, tenure-track nine-month Assistant Professor position to start on August 10, 2027.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School, conduct high-quality research, supervise graduate student theses and dissertations, and actively contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have B.S. and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area. Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are met by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non‑tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with the University policy https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php.

Preferred Qualifications

The primary focus of this search will be Advanced Manufacturing, with areas of interest including, but not limited to, additive and biomanufacturing/biofabrication; advanced materials and manufacturing processes; smart and digital manufacturing; AI/ML, computational methods, and digital twins; industrial robotics and intelligent automation; and sustainable and resilient manufacturing.

Contact

Jennifer Langin, [e-mail]

Supplemental Information

College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics/ School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering