Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Multiple Openings

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We seek researchers and teachers who will contribute to a vibrant academic community and develop innovative programs in digital twins, physics-informed modeling, and AI-assisted design for manufacturing.

Successful candidates will build and sustain externally funded research programs, advise PhD and master's students, develop and teach undergraduate and

Job description

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Multiple Openings

RIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We seek highly motivated individuals who are committed to excellence in both research and teaching and are eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Digital Twins in Mechanical Engineering and Design

Interests include but are not limited to: physics-informed and hybrid physics-ML modeling; digital twins for engineering design and manufacturing, including AI-assisted and generative design, additive manufacturing, and product lifecycle; and uncertainty quantification, verification and validation, and real-time model updating for decision-ready digital twins.

Controls, Systems, and Sensors

Interests include but are not limited to: dynamics and control of robotic and autonomous systems; cyber-physical systems, including estimation, learning-based control, and system integration; and sensors and sensor systems, spanning physical, bio-, and electrochemical sensors, including printed, flexible, and wearable devices.

Composite Materials in Aerospace Applications

Interests include but are not limited to: AI-enabled design and discovery of composite materials; autonomous/intelligent manufacturing of composites; composite materials for extreme environments; and damage prediction and structural health monitoring.

Candidates should only apply to one position that best aligns with their expertise and should clearly indicate the position in their cover letter.

Successful candidates are expected to build and sustain a strong externally funded research program, advise Ph.D. and master's students, develop and teach undergraduate and graduate classes, advise undergraduate researchers and design teams, and work collaboratively to advance the department's goals.

We are seeking individuals who are able and interested in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code.

Questions for the search committee should be directed to Dr. Xudong Zheng ([e-mail]). For full consideration, please submit your application by Friday, November 6, 2026.

Department/College Description

With over 1000 undergraduate and graduate students, the Mechanical Engineering Department is the largest of the six academic departments in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. It