Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering

JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering POSITION NUMBER: AS9098 HIRING SUPERVISOR: Department Chair DEPARTMENT: Mechanical, Robotics and Industrial Engineering TYPE: Full Time The A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Robotics Engineering. Candidates are required to hold a PhD degree in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of hire. The appointment will begin fall 2024. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, sensing and perception, autonomous aerial and ground robotics, and robotic manipulation. The successful candidate will have a high potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a publication record commensurate with years since PhD obtained, and the ability to establish and conduct independent research. SUMMARY: Teach courses in robotics engineering as assigned by the department chair. Carry out scholarly work, including applied research. Serve the department, college, and the profession by undertaking committee work and leadership roles and by advising students. ABOUT US: LTU is a selective, focused university with Colleges of Architecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Technology, and Engineering. Of these, the College of Engineering is the oldest and largest, enrolling approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 750 graduate students. The College includes five departments: biomedical, civil & architectural, electrical & computer, mechanical, industrial, & robotics, and technology. Over a third of LTU's students enroll in evening programs, and the College serves both full-time and part-time students. The University enjoys strong ties with many industries headquartered in the region and is expanding graduate, service, and applied research programs. Lawrence Technological University's A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering has 14 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 450 graduate and 475 undergraduate students. The department offers the following degrees: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Robotics Engineering, B.S. Industrial Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Automotive Engineering, M.S. Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, M.S. Industrial Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.