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Assistant Professor of Engineering

The Department of Mathematics and Applied Sciences is seeking an Assistant Professor of Engineering. Candidates in the broadly-defined field of mechanical engineering will be considered. These include but are not limited to advanced manufacturing and materials, artificial intelligence, sustainable engineering, robotics and mechatronics, simulation and applied mechanics, thermal-fluid science, and nanotechnology. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects and present a research agenda that leads to scholarly works, external funding, and student engagement.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/207635/assistant-professor-engineering

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Candidates in the broadly-defined field of mechanical engineering will be considered. These include but are not limited to advanced manufacturing and materials, artificial intelligence, sustainable engineering, robotics and mechatronics, simulation and applied mechanics, thermal-fluid science, and nano-technology. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects and present a research agenda that leads to scholarly works, external funding, and student engagement. Candidates with previous teaching and/or industrial experience are preferred. Responsibilities of the position include teaching 18 credits per academic year, establishing an ongoing program of research, mentoring students in research, academic advising, and engaging in service activities that support the department, college, and university.

UM-Flint’s mission is built upon three pillars: excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship; student centeredness; and engaged citizenship. As an institution and community, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in accordance with our DEI Strategic Action Plan. Consistent with our mission, the ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar who can integrate these three pillars to provide the best learning opportunities for our students while working to improve the communities we serve and advancing UM-Flint’s commitment to DEI. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Qualifications

Required

  • Ph.D. in the field of Engineering. ABDs will be considered with an expectation date prior to 5/1/2023.
  • Ability to teach a broad range of Engineering courses.
  • Ability to direct student design projects.
  • Ability to create and publish scholarly research and obtain external funding
  • Ability to effectively engage with a wide variety of UM-Flint student demographics, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Commitment to excellence in student learning
  • Commitment to innovative methods of instruction, e.g., active learning, various modalities, etc...
  • Commitment to working and performing service activities in a collaborative department.
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Application Instructions

Complete applications will include a cover letter summarizing your teaching experience and research plan, curriculum vitae, a brief (1-2 page) summary of research interests and plans, a brief (1-2 page) teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations), 2-3 letters of reference, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of your three references.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/207635/assistant-professor-engineering

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks.

Additional Information

 In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

  • Generous time off
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

The University of Michigan-Flint’s DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.

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