Robotics and Automation - Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Robotics and Automation - Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Working Title Robotics and Automation - Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is the largest in the state and among the largest and most prominent in the nation. The department offers Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE). The department also offers an accelerated BS/MS degrees in both mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering.

The strengths of the department include the thermal sciences, particularly thermal fluids, fluid mechanics, and combustion; mechanical sciences, including manufacturing mechanics, structural dynamics, materials, and controls; and the aerospace sciences, particularly aerodynamics, aircraft design, hypersonics, propulsion, flight research using UAVs, and computational fluid dynamics.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 1000 undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, and highly recognized faculty. Our vision is to place NC State University at the forefront of mechanical and aerospace engineering education, research and outreach programs. For more information, please visit .

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The Department invites applications from dynamic researchers and educators committed to advancing technologies that improve lives and strengthen industry partnerships across the Research Triangle and beyond. In this role you will contribute significantly to the department’s mission through a balanced portfolio of research, teaching, and service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research Leadership :
  • Autonomous systems and intelligent robotics
  • Soft and bio-inspired robotics
  • Wearable and assistive robotics for healthcare
  • Human–robot interaction and collaborative robotics
  • Robotic manipulation and locomotion
  • Mechatronics, sensing, and control
  • Manufacturing robotics and systems integration
  • AI and machine learning applications in robotics
• Teaching Excellence : Deliver high-quality instruction in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Engage students through innovative teaching methods and contribute to curriculum development.
• Academic Service : Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. This includes committee work, student advising, and contributing to the academic community through outreach and collaboration.
• Mentorship and Leadership (for Associate or Full Professor candidates): Provide mentorship to junior faculty and graduate students. Demonstrate leadership within the department and contribute to its strategic growth in robotics and automation.
• Collaboration and Engagement : Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within NC State and with external partners, including those in Research Triangle Park and neighboring institutions such as UNC‑Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, completed before the start date.
• Demonstrated excellence and potential in research, teaching, and service.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated track record of scholarship, a creative vision for research, an active interest in engineering education, and strong communication skills.

For applications at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, an emphasis will be placed on the strength and caliber of the candidate’s existing research program and their ability to provide mentorship and leadership within an enthusiastic and rapidly growing department.

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Job Open Date: 11/06/2025

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment: 9 Month Recurring

Department ID: - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

EEO

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Supplemental Questions

• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU website
  • Craigslist
  • Indeed.com
  • Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
  • NC Works
  • Dress for Success
  • Technical/Trade School Program
  • Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
  • Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
  • Other
  • Monster.com
  • Other online job board
  • NCSU employee referral
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
  (Open Ended Question)
• * What is your primary area of expertise?
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Other
• * If you answered "other" to the question above, please provide your area of expertise.
  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

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