Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechatronics and Robotics

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 09/12/2024
Category: Mechanical Engineering; +1

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Division of Engineering Technology
570 Engineering North
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-5710
https://ceat.okstate.edu/det/

Job Summary

The Division of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is pleased to invite applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate or Full Professor of Mechatronics and Robotics. Exceptional candidates in mechatronics or robotics engineering are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates are expected to develop externally funded research projects and maintain high-level scholarly activities. The individual should have the ability and desire to teach some of the following undergraduate and graduate courses: Fundamentals of Mechatronics, Mechatronic Systems, Industrial Robots, Robot Dynamics and Kinematics, Linear Control Systems for Mechatronics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Smart Manufacturing, Machine Elements, and Research Design & Methodology. Individuals with training and skills that complement and augment existing faculty expertise and have an interest in collaborative work are preferred. Positions will be located at the OSU Stillwater campus in the Engineering North building.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land grant university with over 24,000 students on its main campus. The university has a strong national presence in interdisciplinary programs including unmanned aircraft systems with strong industry and government ties. The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is the largest engineering program in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) and one of the largest departments in the university.

The Division of Engineering Technology (DET) houses six different technical engineering programs within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). With more than 500 undergraduates and 100 graduate students, DET fosters collaborative and interdisciplinary research in the strategic areas of Mechatronics, Robotics, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering, Fire and Emergency Management, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. degree in a field related to Mechatronics or Robotics including Mechanical Engineering
and Electrical Engineering is required. Excellent communication and organizational skills and a
high level of motivation are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional registration, teaching and research experience at the university level, and three years of industry experience are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu. A single pdf file is requested with your application. The file should include:

  • your cover letter;
  • your curriculum vita;
  • your statement of research;
  • your statement of teaching interests and philosophy;
  • all transcripts
  • names and contact information of five references.

Send requests for additional information to the search committee chair, Dr. Lingfeng Tao at lingfeng.tao@okstate.edu. To receive full consideration, apply by November 30, 2024. Recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-2909.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.”