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Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering - 38794
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Position Number: 1804269
Location: DeKalb, IL
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering - 38794

Posting Number: FAC0154P
Classification: Assistant Professor
Job Code: 2000FACUL
Type of Position: F
FTE: 1.00
Representation: Union
Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position Description Summary:
The Assistant Professor is expected to have a research agenda that expands the program portfolio in mechatronics design including potential areas such as servo drives and vision-based control, PLC-based mechatronics systems, advanced sensing and actuating, MEMS and NEMS, intelligent systems, and advanced robotics and automation, or other related topics. A research start-up package is anticipated for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to the delivery of teaching for the program's course offerings and conduct externally funded research; will complement and strengthen teaching and research related to the current development activities within the MCTR Program.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstration of collaboration with both industrial and academic partners. Experience in developing proposals and applications for research funding leading to high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Hiring Rate/Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Working Hours:
Posting Date: 12/12/2019
Closing Date:
Priority Review Date: 01/15/2020
Open Until Filled?

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications should be uploaded to the university applicant tracking system here (http://employment.niu.edu/postings/50017). Applicants should upload the following materials to the university applicant tracking system:

1. Application letter summarizing their qualifications;
2. Statement of teaching philosophy including applications of pedagogy (not exceeding 2
pages);
3. Concise research plan related to their specialization with short-term objectives along with broader impact of the overall work (not exceeding 3 pages);
4. Curriculum vitae of professional development that includes contact information for at least three references.

Preference will be given to complete applications received by February 15, 2020; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.

For more information or questions, contact Barbara Lauger at 815-753-2256, or blauger@niu.edu.

To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/50095

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
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TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560