Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering jobs in United States
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Texas State University · 1 month ago

Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

positionTexas, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Texas State University is launching a new Mechanical Engineering program that focuses on Industry 4.0 tools and technologies. They are seeking three tenure-track Assistant Professors in control systems and robotics who will establish research programs, commit to student-centered teaching, and participate in curriculum development.

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Responsibilities

Establish an externally funded research program in their areas of expertise
Exhibit a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels
Participate in curriculum and program development
Perform university and professional service

Qualification

Control SystemsRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceDigital TwinsResearch Program DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentProfessional ServiceStudent Mentoring

Required

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in control systems and robotics
Ability to establish an externally funded research program
Strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels
Participation in curriculum and program development
Perform university and professional service

Preferred

Demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Demonstrated expertise in Digital Twins

Company

Texas State University

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Texas State University is the fourth-largest university in the state of Texas and has 10 colleges and 50 schools and departments.
dateFounded in 1899
location
San Marcos, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.txstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (51)
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2023 (33)
2022 (36)
2021 (18)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.54M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Cemetery AdministrationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-12-10Grant· $0.16M
2024-06-17Grant· $0.34M
2023-06-21Grant· $5M

Leadership Team

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Babatunde Adebiyi, PhD
Doctoral Candidate and Co-founder at SurgePower Materials
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Eric Algoe
Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
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