The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates with expertise in the following area are highly encouraged to apply:

Data Science Enabled Engineering: Development of data-science (DS) methods and data-driven algorithms with applications to Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI)- and Machine Learning (ML)-based Engineering Design and Optimization, Integrated Computational Manufacturing and Material Engineering (ICME). The objective is to provide a bridge between classic engineering techniques and emerging data-driven engineering. The position requires demonstrated expertise in developing DS/AI/ML algorithms that integrate realistic models and/or measurements of physical phenomena, and/or relate to classical techniques such as advanced controls and constitutive modeling for the finite element method.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; develop a nationally recognized and externally funded scholarly research program; and maintain synergy with one or more department strengths in Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics and Mechatronics, Energy, Thermal Materials Processing, Aeronautics, and Packaging Engineering. The 3,000 square foot state-of-the-art New Jersey Advanced Manufacturing Institute offers excellent opportunities for research and teaching. The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.

Our department has more than 40 full-time faculty with more than 850 undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Packaging Engineering and more than 170 graduate students. The MAE Department is one of the seven academic units of the School of Engineering, is located in Rutgers-New Brunswick, a culturally and academically diverse environment with more than 4,000 full-time and part-time faculty, 8,500 graduate students, and 37,000 undergraduate students. We are proud of our growing diverse engineering student population where over a quarter of our students are women and nearly twenty percent are underrepresented minorities. Diversity and inclusion are key foundational elements of the University's academic culture and may involve, but are not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or other underrepresented personal or professional characteristics. The School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are fully committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. We encourage applications from the above groups and individuals with strong commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and pedagogy within the classroom and research environments.

The candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.

Rutgers and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture and expect the faculty to actively contribute to this mission. As such, applications should include: a letter of application; extended curriculum vitae; research plan; teaching statement (and/or teaching portfolio; 3 letters of reference; and a statement describing how they have promoted (and/or plan to promote) diversity, equity, and inclusive academic excellence in their workplace. This statement will be evaluated according to the following Rubric for Assessment of DEI.

1. What does diversity mean to you, and why is this important

2. Do you understand the university's diversity goals?

3. What have been some of your experiences either being part of a non-majority group, or interacting with diverse populations?

4. How has your thinking about diversity actively influenced your teaching, research, and/or scholarship?

5. In thinking about the different roles you have played, and will play, as part of your university service, what role has/will diversity issues play?

6. What role do you believe that advising and mentoring play in working with diverse populations? Does your engagement with diversity help students prepare for careers in a global society?

These questions should be answered and attached to your application as "Diversity Statement"