ME Faculty Openings

THE POSITION

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities invites highly qualified applicants for multiple full-time, tenure-track positions.

We welcome applications in all areas of mechanical engineering. In particular, those with expertise in one or more of the following general areas are highly encouraged to apply:

  • Manufacturing and Materials Design 
  • Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics
     

Successful candidates will complement our department’s current expertise and grow strategic synergistic collaborations across the department and University. While we primarily seek candidates at the assistant professor level, senior-level appointments for qualified candidates will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline by the date of appointment. A successful candidate is expected to have the potential to lead a high quality, innovative research program and to effectively teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses to a diverse group of engineering students. The candidate’s research and teaching activities should enhance the department’s research and teaching missions.

UMN ME is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. 
We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse community and particularly from persons from groups that are underrepresented in mechanical engineering.

ABOUT UMN ME

Why ME

Welcome to UMN ME! Our dynamic department is home to 47 faculty members, 339 graduate students, and over 500 undergraduate students — one of the largest undergraduate student populations at the U.

UMN ME provides a high quality student experience founded on a research-integrated education, with learning opportunities that capitalize on the unique aspects of our department and state. Our research encompasses all areas of mechanical engineering and addresses societal challenges in the areas of energy transition, environment and sustainability, human health, next-generation manufacturing, and robotics and mobility. 

The department is part of the College of Science and Engineering, a highly interdisciplinary college comprised of 12 departments covering engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science. The college and the University actively encourage and provide resources for interdisciplinary research collaborations.

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following documents to z.umn.edu/MEfacultysearch

  1. Cover letter
  2. Current CV
  3. Research statement (3 pages)
  4. Teaching and diversity statement describing specific experience and philosophy (2 pages)
  5. Three or more letters of reference

For more guidance on application materials, as well as additional information about the position, our department, the University, and the Twin Cities, please visit the link above.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications received before Nov. 1 will receive full consideration.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

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