Job Description Summary

Assistant/Associate Professor position and Endowed Dr. James Russell Myers Engineering Technology Professorship in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. Assistant/Associate Professor to primarily teach and develop undergraduate courses and laboratories in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Automation and Systems Engineering. The faculty member will also be responsible for conducting research in the relevant field. Additionally, the faculty member will contribute to maintaining ABET/ETAC accreditation standards. Anticipate start date is August 2025.

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Professor position and Endowed Dr. James Russell Myers Engineering Technology Professorship in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. Assistant/Associate Professor to primarily teach and develop undergraduate courses and laboratories in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Automation and Systems Engineering. The faculty member will also be responsible for conducting research in the relevant field. Additionally, the faculty member will contribute to maintaining ABET/ETAC accreditation standards. Anticipate start date is August 2025. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach and develop undergraduate courses and laboratories in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology. Courses may include process control interface design, computerized instrumentation, industrial automation, electro-mechanical control systems, modern manufacturing systems, dynamics, fluid mechanics, PLC, Industry 4.0, and industrial robotics.

• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

• Advise Electro-Mechanical students.

• Contribute to maintaining ABET/ETAC.

• Conduct research that results in high-quality, peer-reviewed publications.

• Secure external funding to support research.

• Engage with and establish partnerships with industry.

The Department of Engineering Technology is located in the Regional campuses and currently offers ABET/ETAC-accredited bachelor's completion degree programs with concentrations in Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, and Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, as well as associate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology. Additionally, the department has recently launched a new bachelor’s completion degree in Robotics Engineering Technology. For more information about the department and its programs, please visit our website.

Miami University is a major public institution with the ambiance of a small college. We provide environments of learning excellence and career opportunities across our campuses in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester, and Luxembourg. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are integral to driving Miami’s success. Miami ranks first nationally among public universities for best teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report. Our growth opportunities extend beyond the classroom, valuing the contributions of our faculty, staff, and students.

The main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati, in a classic college town offering various shops and restaurants within walking distance of campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. Miami University offers an exceptional work environment and competitive benefits.

Additional Information

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Remote Work
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Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline. In addition to doctoral degree appointment as Associate Professor requires established record of research/scholarship.

Consideration may be given to applicants with at least one year of industry experience and/or at least one year of teaching and developing undergraduate courses in Engineering Technology. Evidence of securing external funding in relevant areas. Technologically current work experience in smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 systems. Strong experience with ABET. A Professional Engineering License. Evidence of experience in industry 4.0, electromechanical, mechatronics, industrial automation, or related fields. Demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with proficiency in teaching in English.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter/letter of intent
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcripts for degrees completed
Detailed statement of research plan (start-up funding is available based on the merit of the research plan)
Sample research articles
Sample student evaluations (if available)

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Reza Abrishambaf, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until filled.

About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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