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Fairfield University · 4 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor, Mechatronics Engineering

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Fairfield University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank in Mechatronics Engineering within the School of Engineering and Computing. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising research projects, pursuing scholarly activities, and engaging in academic advising.

Higher Education

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (lecture and laboratory) in mechatronics and electrical engineering

Supervise MS-level theses, undergraduate research, capstone and senior design projects

Pursue scholarly activities (including externally-funded research and peer-reviewed publications)

Engage in academic advising and mentoring

Assist in program assessment, execution of the department’s continuous improvement plan, and documentation in support of ABET accreditation

Qualification

. in EngineeringTeachingcoursesResearch funding experienceTeaching graduate coursesEffective communicationAcademic advisingPublication recordMentoring students

Required

Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, or a closely related area (attained by the start date of appointment)

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to effectively teach both undergraduate and graduate courses

Demonstrated potential to engage in research and conduct funded research in a relevant field, along with a demonstrable publication record

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with applied research and/or teaching background in all areas of robotics, autonomous vehicles, automation, and electromechanical systems

Benefits

Pre-Tenure Research Leaves. This leave will cover one semester during the third or fourth year and will be granted at full pay.

Company

Fairfield University

Fairfield University is a school in Fairfield.

Founded in 1942

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.fairfield.edu/

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