Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Mechanical Engineering 10016576 Area of Interest: Engineers/Architects Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Oct 5 2026 Closing at: Oct 5 2028 - 23:55 EDT 100000.00-150000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Engineering 1171868
Working/Functional Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System Position Summary The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate
or (Full) Professor. Candidates must have an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective
teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; and participate in institutional and professional service. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could have an impact and complement the department's existing strengths. All areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, with particular interest in: Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced/autonomous advanced manufacturing
Process engineering, design and optimization assisted by AI Smart materials and medical devices/systems Preference will be given to candidates who can develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; and participate in
institutional and professional service. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could impact and complement the strengths within the department. Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative research environment. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are possible,
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