University of Minnesota Duluth

Swenson College of Science and Engineering

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering with expertise in Design/Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering) or Production and Operations Management (Industrial Engineering).

Duties 

Teach courses in the areas of Control and Robotics, Finite Element Analysis, CAD/CAM, Machine Design and Senior Design; or in the areas of Production Planning and Control, Sustainable Facilities Design, Simulation, Lean Management, Project Management, and Analytics. Conduct research in the areas of design, advanced manufacturing, or production and operation management.  Advise undergraduate and graduate students.  Participate in curriculum development.  Serve on committees in the department, college, university, and with professional societies.

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited university in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management, or a closely related engineering field with research experience in advanced manufacturing and/or production & operation management by July 1, 2016. Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experiences (teaching assistant experience is acceptable).  Excellent written communication skills in English. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Excellent oral communication skills in English.  Two or more years of engineering related industrial experience.  Three or more years of college or university teaching experience.  Online teaching experience (Industrial Engineering candidate). Registered professional engineer (PE).  Evidence of active participation in professional societies relevant to the department.  Demonstrated ability to teach two or more of the following courses: Robotics, Finite Element Analysis, CAD/CAM, Machine Design and Senior Design, Production Planning and Control, Sustainable Facilities Design, Discrete Simulation, Lean Management, Project Management, Analytics.  Established record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.  Proven ability to support the University's commitment to equity and diversity.

Salary:  Competitive.

Starting Date:  August 22, 2016

TO APPLY: go to

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/  and search for job opening 307117.

Complete applications must include:
1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three professional References
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement

The cover letter and CV/resume will be attached during the application process. First submit the application and then return to the "My Activities" page to attach the additional documents.

Final applicants may be required to provide additional information (i.e. Statement on Diversity). Completed online applications will be considered beginning February 23, 2016. This position will remain open until filled.  

Please send any inquiries to Tracy Shaw at 218-726-6161 or mie@d.umn.edu.  To request an accommodation during the application and hiring process, please email employ@umn.edu or call 612-624-8647. 

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds and University vehicles. 

If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted.  Please contact MSRS or PERA for any eligibility limitations.

The MIE Department is part of the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at UMD and is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC-ABET) and offers Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) and Mechanical Engineering (BSME).  The Department also offers graduate degrees in the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) and the Master of Environmental Health and Safety (MEHS).  In the Fall of 2017 we expect to add a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).