Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number: 004535, 004557, 004530

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites exceptionally qualified candidates for Three 9-month tenure-track or tenured faculty position at Assistant or Associate ranks  in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering fields, with an anticipated start date of 2024 or August 2024. Candidates with diverse research interests such as those aligned with UNC Charlotte's areas of research focus and distinction are strongly encouraged to apply. Specifically, the department is expanding its research excellence in the following areas:

● Digital Transformation: Harnessing smart technologies enabling more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable systems through transformative concepts and processes in engineering. This spans from smart buildings and cities, remote sensing, cloud computing, to human – machine interfaces, digital twins, cybersecurity and other applications.

● Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) : Using AI to enhance robotics, manufacturing, autonomous systems, and intelligent decision & automation.

● Additive Manufacturing: Uses and application of rapid prototyping and manufacturing for electrical and mechanical systems applications like machinery, robotics, and automation

The successful candidate is expected to develop and sustain nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research programs specific to their area of specialty, publish in high-impact publication venues, promote students' high-impact learning experience through the integration of research and education, and engage in professional service. Responsibilities for this position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and the professional organizations, including outreach to industry.

The capability to teach typical electrical and/or mechanical engineering technology courses is expected. Candidates with the ability to teach courses in both fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering/ Robotics /Mechanical Engineering/ Mechatronics / Automation, or a closely related field by the time of contract. Priority will be given to candidates with strong research records evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, externally funded research, and a plan for future research that aligns with university and department research focus stated above.

About The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research institution. Our campus is located in the piedmont of North Carolina, just two hours from the mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean. A large public university with a small college feel, more than 27,200 students consider UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus their home away from home.

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