Professor Assistant

Mechatronics Engineering Technology. Qualifications Doctoral degree in electrical or electronics engineering or technology, or a related discipline, is required by the start of employment. Effective communication skills are required. Relevant, recent industrial experience or prior teaching experience is highly desirable. Undergraduate degree must be in a relevant area. Documentation of classroom effectiveness, external engagement, or related activities is preferred. Responsibilities Teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in areas such as robotics, industrial automation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process control, mechatronics, and related areas. Develop an independent, externally funded research program aligned with the candidate's expertise and the strategic direction of the department. Support graduate students through sustained research activity. Participate in industrial engagement and various committees. Interacting with regional businesses are encouraged. Engage undergraduate and graduate students in applied research. The applied research portfolio of the Department of Engineering Technology crosses the disciplines of mechatronics and electrical and computer engineering technology, with focus areas in materials, design, robotics, automation, smart manufacturing, digital twins, and additive manufacturing. The Department of Engineering Technology offers full support when presenting peer review papers at conferences. The department and the university offer several internal opportunities for professional development and for external grant application preparation. Department Profile The Department of Engineering Technology is housed at the Hammond, Indiana, campus, and the Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. The department also offers master's and doctoral programs through the College of Technology Graduate Studies. University Profile Purdue University Northwest (PNW), is a student-centered university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence and supports growth. PNW's colleges, schools, and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings. PNW's Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts - urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset - PNW's two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Application Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically on the PNW Careers Faculty webpage. A complete application package will include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Professional References Unofficial Transcript Statement of Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Additional Information Questions may be sent to Search Chair at ecet@pnw.edu . Visit our website www.pnw.edu for additional information about the university. For information regarding our excellent benefits package, visit www.purdue.edu/benefits . Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. FLSA Status Exempt