Faculty Jobs
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We invite applicants to join our mission to accelerate advances in robotics for the benefit of society.
We are about to move in to a new $75M building that will bring together roboticists from around campus, Michigan, and the world. Bolstered by these state of the art laboratories, teaching facilities, offices, collaboration spaces, and workshops, we are creating an inclusive culture that utilizes robotics to enable humanity.
Specifically, we seek applications for junior or senior faculty positions. 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 undergraduate and graduate levels, to providing service to the university and profession and to broadening the intellectual diversity of the College.
Candidates can identify with all research areas relevant to robotics. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
The review of applications will begin January 11, 2021, with full consideration given to candidates submitting by then.
Application Process
As part of the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, tenure lines associated with the open positions reside with the departments in the College of Engineering. Please indicate a preferred “home” department in your cover letter. Successful candidates will have laboratory and office space in the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building, the new home of the Robotics Institute.
While the Robotics Institute will forward its top candidates to the appropriate department(s) for consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply to both Robotics and one or more departments to ensure their applications are seen by the broadest group of faculty. It’s very possible that a department may have needs, separate from the Robotics Institute, for someone with your skillset.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Questions: Please contact Christina Hollis.
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.
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.
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.
We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, will develop impactful, productive and novel research programs, and will contribute to the department’s goal of eliminating systemic racism and sexism by embracing our culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).