Faculty Jobs
Work together. Create smart machines. Serve society.
We invite applicants to join our mission to accelerate advances in robotics for the benefit of society.
Tenure-track faculty
The Robotics Institute in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor invites applications for junior or senior faculty positions that will join our mission. Successful candidates will have a relevant doctorate or equivalent experience and an outstanding record of achievement and impactful research in academics, industry and/or at national laboratories. They will have a strong record or commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to providing service to the university and to the profession, and to broadening the intellectual diversity of the College.
The Robotics Institute invites candidates across all research areas relevant to robotics to apply. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Note that application review will begin on November 15, 2021 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications submitted by December 17, 2021 will receive full consideration.
The Robotics Institute is committed to providing its members with an environment filled with integrity, enthusiasm, and respect. We practice our values and welcome opportunities to grow and build upon them to improve our culture. More about Michigan Robotics’ values can be found at: https://robotics.umich.edu/about/values/.
Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
Questions: Please contact Christina Hollis.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
“Talent is uniformly distributed, but opportunity is not.”
Jessy Grizzle, past Director of Michigan Robotics
The Michigan Engineering component of the University’s comprehensive, five-year, DEI strategic plan—along with updates on our programs and resources dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment—can be found at: http://www.engin.umich.edu/college/about/diversity.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine, by the start of the fall term on August 30, 2021. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.
The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer with an Active Dual-Career Assistance Program. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.