Assistant Professor

Job no: Work type: Faculty Full TimeLocation: UMass AmherstDepartment: Mech & Industrial EngineeringUnion: MSPCategories: College of Engineering, Tenure Track About UMass Amherst The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives. UMass Amherst offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We strive for excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world. UMass Amherst is a leader in providing institutional supports for faculty to combine work and family/personal responsibilities. It has been listed among the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” UMass Amherst maintains a nationally recognized ADVANCE Institutional Transformation program that seeks to increase equity in STEM fields through collaboration. For information on work-life balance, see the university resources on balance. The Daniel J. Riccio Jr. College of Engineering is recognized as a top public engineering school with ~2400 undergraduate, ~750 graduate students and ~150 instructional faculty across five departments. Our faculty develop life-saving medical devices and therapeutics, design smart infrastructures, tackle climate change, and advance materials science, computing, and cybersecurity. The college supports impactful research and teaching, including multiple interdisciplinary centers and institutes. The college strives to be a leader in transformative engineering education and to support faculty in developing teaching expertise. UMass Amherst offers state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facilities and research programs. The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service will leverage these facilities to enhance innovation and diversity within our community. The MIE Department has 40 full-time faculty members, over 225 graduate students, and over 800 undergraduates, with strong interdisciplinary links to related programs and centers. Job Description The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of additive manufacturing. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their work aligns with the university’s strategic plan, including advancing equity and inclusive excellence. We seek candidates with expertise in additive manufacturing at various scales, including the development, characterization and employment of advanced materials such as alloys, ceramics, and multi-material systems, with applications in biomedical, aerospace, and energy systems. Scholars working across disciplines or in emerging areas of additive manufacturing and related process innovation are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in research and student mentoring, to teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, and to develop innovative curricula in their areas of interest or across disciplines. Requirements The successful candidate should have earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly excellence and for developing an externally funded research program. The faculty is expected to maintain an internationally recognized scholarly presence, collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams, and effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates must be able to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering, specifically courses in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, in addition to developing courses in their area of expertise. Salary Range The salary range for this position is expected to be between $79,350 and $127,930. Please note: The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA. The high-end of the pay range encompasses all faculty in this discipline at this rank which includes faculty with multiple years of faculty experience. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment. Application Instructions Candidates must apply online and provide the following in their application package. Applications should be addressed to the Search Chair. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2025; applications submitted after this date will be reviewed until the search is completed. All applications must be accompanied by the following materials (PDF files only): A cover letter addressed to the Additive Manufacturing Faculty Search Committee describing your research interests, vision for the position, and alignment with the university values. Page limit: 1 page. A research statement outlining past research and future vision, including dissemination and funding plans. Mention any connections to community engagement or broadening participation in STEM. Page limit: 4 pages. A teaching statement describing past teaching experience and teaching vision, including courses you can offer and courses you would develop. Discuss project-based learning and inclusive teaching. Page limit: 2 pages. A current curriculum vitae (CV) listing education, employment, awards and honors, sponsored research, publications, service, and other relevant sections. Contact information (name, title, email, institution) for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted until the second phase of the search. Note: Additional process steps include evaluation of candidates, interviews, and requests for representative works. The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Advertised: Sep Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: (see above) #J-18808-Ljbffr