Description The School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (MAME) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for one full-time, continuing, tenure-track nine-month Assistant Professor position to start on August 10, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other
details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts . Examples of Duties The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses within the School, conduct high-quality research, supervise graduate student theses and dissertations, and actively contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have B.S. and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related area. Ph.D. candidates may be considered if all degree requirements are met by August 10, 2027. If all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with the University policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php ). Preferred Qualifications: The primary focus of this search will be Advanced Manufacturing, with areas of interest including, but not limited to, additive and biomanufacturing/biofabrication; advanced materials and manufacturing processes; smart and digital manufacturing; AI/ML, computational methods, and digital twins; industrial robotics and intelligent automation; and sustainable and resilient manufacturing. Required Documents: Please submit a complete application package consisting of a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching (1-2 pages) and research (3 pages), and a list of three references with complete contact information. Contact: Jennifer Langin, jlangin@siu.edu Supplemental Information College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics/ School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering
