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Universities of Wisconsin · 3 months ago

Physics and Astronomy: Two Assistant Professor in Robotics Engineering--Notice of Filing

Eau Claire, WI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is seeking two Assistant Professors in Robotics Engineering for their Physics and Astronomy Department. The role involves teaching robotics engineering courses, conducting research involving undergraduates, and participating in the development of a new interdisciplinary program in Assistive Systems and Robotics Engineering.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Teaching all levels of Robotic Engineering courses, particularly upper-level courses in control systems; applications of sensors, actuators and embedded controllers; design of systems that integrate hardware and software to control mechanical systems

Participate in collaborative research and scholarly activities involving undergraduate students

Keep the curriculum current with the field and participate in the ABET accreditation process

Advise students in the robotics engineering major as well as service to the department, University, and profession

Qualification

Robotics EngineeringControl SystemsEmbedded ControllersMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringTeaching ExcellenceResearch ProgramIndustry ExperienceDiversityInclusion

Required

Earned doctorate in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field from a regionally accredited higher education institution by August 18, 2025

A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching

The ability to establish a research program in robotics engineering that involves undergraduates

Preferred

Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship will be considered an asset

Prior teaching experience in robotics engineering may be considered an asset

Expertise in control systems; applications of sensors, actuators and embedded controllers; design of systems that integrate hardware and software to control mechanical systems may be considered an asset

Industry experience in robotics engineering may be considered an asset

The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic experiences and perspectives to the campus and to serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities may be considered an asset