Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering- Advanced Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering. The appointment starts August 10, 2027, and includes responsibilities in teaching, research, supervision of graduate theses, and service at multiple levels.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering by Aug 10, 2027 (or be close to completion).

Qualifications

• Must have Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering by Aug 10, 2027.
• Candidates nearing completion may be considered if all requirements are met by Aug 10, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct high-quality research and supervise theses and dissertations.
• Actively contribute to service at School, College, and University levels.

Skills

Advanced Manufacturing

AI/ML

Digital Twins

Industrial Robotics

Sustainable Manufacturing

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

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.

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.

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.

Required Documents:

Please submit a complete application package consisting of a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching (1-2 pages) and research (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information.

Contact:

Jennifer Langin, [e-mail]
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics/ School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering