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About this role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah (https://mech.utah.edu/) invites applications for two tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, with anticipated Fall Semester 2027 start dates: one in bionics and one in robotics in advanced manufacturing. Candidates with exceptional backgrounds and experience may be considered at the associate or professor rank.
Please see full position details and application links: http://mech.utah.edu/department/open-positions/
Successful candidates will conduct high-quality scholarly research, build or sustain extramurally funded programs, contribute to the Department’s growing research presence, and teach core and specialized courses supporting Mechanical Engineering and, as appropriate, Robotics graduate programs. Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. or Sc.D. in a relevant engineering, robotics, or closely related field.
The University of Utah is a research-focused institution home to more than 35,000 students, world-class faculty and researchers, a medical campus, and a vibrant start-up ecosystem. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has grown tremendously through the State of Utah’s Engineering Initiative and includes more than 45 tenure-line faculty members, more than 1,500 undergraduate students, and 250 graduate students.
All applications received by January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and relevance to the search, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and plans (two pages), a statement of teaching interests (two pages), and contact information for three to five references.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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